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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Audio Creativity | #35 | 2.016 | 2.286 |
| Use of Themed Item | #40 | 1.134 | 1.286 |
| Visual Creativity | #44 | 1.890 | 2.143 |
| Direction | #45 | 1.764 | 2.000 |
| Overall | #46 | 1.663 | 1.886 |
| Mechanics | #48 | 1.512 | 1.714 |
Ranked from 7 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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Could probably do with giving the player some household chores to chip away at if the goal's to get a slow-burn "wait and see the scary stuff" loop going. All in all, concept's solid, but the scares could definitely use a little work. Nice job!
I like the style and atmosphere, it was really hard to understand the game at the beginning :(
I actually got jumpscared twice during my playthrough! That might just mean I'm very easy to scare, but the game's atmosphere is really well done and kept me on edge, wondering what was going to happen next. Great job!
I honestly really like the idea and the way it is presented. Having the player in the past while the story is being told in the present can make for some really good suspense moments! I just wish that there was more actual horror and less just waiting around.
The idea sounds interesting. I have problems with the controls - it may just be me and my browser (Firefox) but I have issues:
- The chat is only seen half top-right of the screen. Exit button bottom-right is hardly seen (only 4-8 pixels).
- I cannot exit the settings (maybe bc I don't see the button?). You could add keyboard shortcuts like ESC additionally.
- The room on the right stayed black (not red like in the screenshot). I guess, I have not really opened the door (missing key?) and that was on purpose.
- I did not know what I can actually do - I could only go left/right and jump.I have not found any way of interaction. I guess, it's just me as others seem to have achieved stuff. Can you give short hints on how to interact or what to do other than walking?
Hi, thanks for your feedback. Yes, you need the key to open the door. The issue with not being able to exit the options menu might be due to the resolution—there is a button in the bottom right corner—and I think the news section issue is likely caused by that as well. I’d recommend trying to download the game directly from the game's website. Thanks a lot for your review!