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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Creativity | #596 | 4.175 | 4.175 |
| Enjoyment | #1177 | 3.719 | 3.719 |
| Audio | #2505 | 3.193 | 3.193 |
| Artwork | #3675 | 3.281 | 3.281 |
| Narrative | #7404 | 1.947 | 1.947 |
Ranked from 57 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
How does your game fit the theme?
Every level is solved by setting countdowns: assigning timers to platforms will determine when they perform their behavior (moving, growing, etc).
(Optional) Please credit all assets you've used
see description for full credits
(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
Cowpoke
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Very creative use of the theme! The controls were really nice too
Thank you!
Really great combination of puzzles and platforming! The whole aesthetic and all the pixel are is great too! Playing on trackpad I found adjusting timers to be a bit sensitive but outside of that the game is super polished! Great job!
Thank you very much for the kind words and feedback regarding playing with a trackpad - I really appreciate it!
Really nice game with cool and interesting concept. I really like it and the title on the title screen also looks very good.
Thank you very much!
I would be happy if you could also check out my game. It has still a few bugs, but it's my first game jam: /jam/gmtk-jam-2026/rate/4831636
What a fun game! I really liked how the game merged elements of fast 2D platforming with puzzle aspects in how to assign the countdowns, a very nice spin on the theme.
It’s a bit difficult to see the level when assigning the timers, but other than that I really enjoyed myself. Very well done, especially for a first game jam! :)
Thank you so much and thank you for the feedback on the visibility as well!!!
Nice. I liked the idea that you're the one who has to set the timing.
Thanks!
very cool concept!! fun little game! I think if it were longer, it'd be better to have a little more constrast in the environment and bg as I had to strain a little, but nothing too major. very cool!
Good point and thank you for the kind words!
Nice take on the theme and giving the player the choice adds a fun dynamic! The jump input occasionally didn't register which led to some missed jumps, adding coyote time could go a long way in making the controls feel tighter. Everything else is great, good work!
Ahhh I totally agree - thank you for the kind words none the less!
You belong in the pit (more levels plz also coyote time)
Very well done! Great idea. Soundtrack goes hard.
Thank you!!
This is a super fun and unique mechanic, having to figure out what the best order is and how fast you can get to what was very fun. This is really a fantastic game.
Thank you so much!
Such a cool mechanic. Was a lot of fun planning ahead and executing each run. Well done!
Thank you very much - so hype you had fun playing!
The puzzles are amazing and your use of the moving platforms reminds me of my game
Thank you! I'll be sure to check your game out :D
Love the idea that the players are setting up the challenges for themselves! Excellent idea and great work!
Glad you enjoyed this, thank you for the kind words!
Absolutely loved the puzzle mechanic it's so so creative! It had the perfect balance of difficulty and enjoyment, as well as leaving room for optimising runs for a level. Just amazing all round !
Thrilled to hear you enjoyed it!! Thank you!!!
Clever time estimation gimmick. Feels a bit dissatisfying to miss it by a hair and have to restart, but glad it saves your timing settings between tries.
Thank you for the feedback and kind words!!
Amazing game, love the polish you put into this. Art, music, sfx, level select, and just the level design is superb. My favorite feature is the star system, makes you want to replay the same level over and over again, adding a hidden difficulty slider.
Hope this game does really well!
Thank you a bunch!!!!
Very inventive way to introduce the countdown. Loved figuring out each platforms ideal timing. Great job!
Very glad to hear this - thank you!
Pulled your game card out of the machine in my game haha (its a meta game that values cards based on their performance in the jam) - love the art style you used in yours!
LOL this looks so peak - gonna check it out! Thank you for the kind words
very fun and fits the theme nicely
Awesome to hear, thank you!
Solid little puzzle game. Nice concept, executed well. Great work everyone!
Thanks homie!