I think this is fine as a single person entry, for the level of experience
You have a basic gameplay loop, that works :thumbsup:
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Accessibility | #31 | 3.281 | 3.281 |
| Audio | #61 | 3.344 | 3.344 |
| Controls | #64 | 3.359 | 3.359 |
| Graphics | #68 | 3.719 | 3.719 |
| Overall | #72 | 3.324 | 3.324 |
| Originality | #97 | 3.297 | 3.297 |
| Fun | #106 | 2.953 | 2.953 |
| Theme | #123 | 3.312 | 3.312 |
Ranked from 64 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Godot Version
4.6.3
Theme Interpretation
It is an old style pixel art top down game, it includes retro style music , the "Looming in the Distance" wildcard drives the core mechanic as monsters approach through the darkness, the "M is for Mega" wildcard is tied to the big radio tower that the game revolves around and the "Cartography" wildcard is tied to the use of the radio tower that shows a map of the area while the player tries to communicate with someone.
Wildcards Used
Include something disproportionately large
Have a map of your world
Add an entity that creepily lies in the distance
GWJ Participation Level
1
Team Size
1
Generative AI Disclosure
I think this is fine as a single person entry, for the level of experience
You have a basic gameplay loop, that works :thumbsup:
such a great presentation on this one! the only thing I'm not sure about is that after spawning there is a huge black box on screen and idk if it is a bug on my end (running it on firefox) or a design decision? mechanics wise it reminded me a bit of luigi's mansion. I really enjoy making those creeps go away with the flashlight :)
Super cute! Great job on all the pixel art, really charming. I like how the gameplay is nice and simple, but still really fun - I also appreciate the inclusion of an easier to reach ending and the optional endless mode for people who want a challenge. :)
As musician I reallyy didnt expect to hear 8bit Bach music in a game jam, but here we are!
I'm not sure if I won or lose - the screen became white and MC said "Mom?... Dad?...." But it's a very cute little game! Good work!
The radio tower I used to hang out under as a kid also had strange beasts try and approach it at night, however back then I definitely wouldn't tell my parents about it.
definitely an original game...even though the mechanic is simple...it gets you interested in the story! well done!
Lovely game, amazing visuals!
However the 17th century music did feel a bit too retro...
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