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A jam submission

curse themed gameView game page

like zelda but bad
Submitted by Sirnikov — 11 hours, 36 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
NES Feel#313.8893.889
Gameplay#413.4443.444
Overall#483.3193.319
Graphics#543.3333.333
Audio#802.6112.611

Ranked from 18 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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Comments

Submitted(+1)

Don't drag yourself down by saying "like zelda but bad". It's quite well put together for a first game jam. Everything works well, you've got some decent enemy variety and get more interesting use out of the shield than some Zelda games. Cute protagonist and story, too.

Developer

thank you very much! yes, maybe I should have added a more informative description...

Submitted

Really cute little game!

I enjoyed the opening cutscene, and the end was rather silly.

Classic Zelda-esque dungeon exploring, which is always a good time when done well, which is certainly true here.

I liked the use of the umbrella as a weapon, reminds me of a game idea I had a while back that also had an umbrella as a main weapon... maybe I should actually get around to making that someday. But I digress!

I enjoyed using it as a shield to slowly close the gap between enemies, and having one be out on the ground deflecting shots was a good tell for those who hadn't made the connection already.

I liked seeing all the ghosts together at the end, and that to them we were just kinda hanging out and playing together, or at least that's how I interpreted it...which makes me feel better about accidentally stabbing the one that upgraded my umbrella earlier, sorry about that!

Only thing it's really missing is some music, but other than that it feels pretty complete!
Nice work!

Developer(+1)

yes, you interpreted everything correctly. thank you very much for such a great review! i wish you good luck in making an umbrella game if you're planning on it

Submitted(+1)

amazing game! especially for your first game here

it had a reallly good authentic NES feel and the umbrella weapon was cool!

it was funny doing the walk of shame when i died because the rooms were empty lol. I think you could just let them restart the room if they die, since i just have to walk back no problem

i really liked the progression up to the final boss room! I also liked the cutscenes you had at the beginning/ending, and seeing all the monsters at the end thanking me for playing was kinda wholesome

Developer

thanks for recording your first playthrough! i wanted to add some kind of punishment for losing, but not a strong one... so it's just walking. i don't know if this is a good idea... but thank you, you played very well!

Submitted (1 edit) (+1)

Nice and Simple, Zelda-like game, with good level design and graphics. While it lacks music, I believe the sound of the rain works for the setting.

Developer

thanks for playing and for kind words!

Submitted(+1)

Nice work getting the classic Zelda feeling and I think the art is really cute

Moving between rooms would catch me off guard sometimes, I did appreciate the rooms with shields that saved me at the door.

I found it difficult in parts, but I did appreciate the continue point.

I loved the cutscene, it gave me a good laugh

Developer

thank you for playing, i really appreciate your words

Submitted(+1)

cool game! you did a good job

Developer(+1)

thank you!

Submitted(+1)

I like it, but at the end is a little frustrating with the fire-throwing  trashcans, i think it can benefit from a dash or dodge mechanic when you upgrade your umbrella

Developer

thank you for feedback!

Submitted(+1)

It's good! I can't move 8 directions only 4 and I can't use block when moving.  Music would be nice

Developer

thank you! trying to learn how to make music

Submitted(+1)

i really like this zelda-like, the only thing i do not like is the umbrella, for me it's uncomfortable to control in a bad way

Developer

thanks for playing and for the feedback! i will do something about it

Submitted(+1)

Zelda-like, it would have feel better if the moves were anchored by tiles instead of being free.

Developer

thank you for playing, i agree it would be better but i'm just lazy

Submitted(+1)

ABRA. KADABRA.

Developer(+1)

thank you for playing (and abra kadabring)

Submitted(+1)

mmmmm, Link

Developer(+1)

do not eat link

Submitted

mmmmm, Link

Submitted(+1)

I can go now.

It was fun, I really like the character's art and especially the animations when using the umbrella and the game looks and feels like a NES game. Using the umbrella is fun, the sequences are adequate and the game ends with an appropriate ending sequence, I died a few times and enjoyed my time with the game.

Thanks for sharing!

Developer

Thanks for playing! Glad you enjoyed it