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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Audio | #3 | 4.611 | 4.611 |
| Artwork | #10 | 4.836 | 4.836 |
| Narrative | #55 | 4.369 | 4.369 |
| Creativity | #449 | 4.236 | 4.236 |
| Enjoyment | #534 | 3.965 | 3.965 |
Ranked from 1135 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?
In Hickory, time slows down as the clock counts down and you must complete tasks to prevent the slowing of time. Also, the game takes place in a clocktower!
(Optional) Please credit all assets you've used
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(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
Second Fiddle Studio
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Comments
Impressive, really had fun when playing your game. I prefered some mini-quest more than others but it's really a cool concept !
The audio was really cool, especially the slowdown effect when time runs out. Great little game!
Impressed by art and music and everything else..
Very cute game - very impressive in four days. Didn't expect to play to the end, but I managed to put the rat king back in his place!
As a lot of people have already said, this is really impressive! The music, the art, the theme – all top-notch. And it all works so well together, and gameplay-wise, it nails the jam's theme perfectly. This is a great game, I hope the team will continue to develop it.
Loveeeeee the art!!! 10 out 10
Wow, such a beautiful and well made game. The game and music slowing down when time runs short is fantastic. I also loved the moving clock background behind the playing field. I died when the boss had only 10% HP left. What a shame! :D Well done, guys! :)
This game is at the level of games you'd buy on Steam
Ridiculous level of polish for 96 hours. The art and sound are gorgeous, especially the music warping as the timer drops. Only shout is that Hickory feels a touch slow to move when things get frantic. Brilliant work!
Check out my game if you get a chance, a chess roguelike called Final Gambit: /jam/gmtk-jam-2026/rate/4813276
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Legitimately, how is that even possible in 4 days? I am very very impressed
The game is so polished, beautiful, and a real visual treat! Unfortunately, I don't quite see how a timer fits in here except, of course, for the sake of the game jam theme. The gameplay is fun, and combined with the visuals, I find myself wishing for more cozy conversations and exploration rather than a time limit. Yes, that’s exactly my point: the game practically screams "cozy game," yet simultaneously whispers "timer" in my ear... I think it’s absolutely brilliant that there’s an "Extras" section in the main menu offering a glimpse into the development process! I’m never going to make a game without something like that again, simply brilliant!
Cool game, really nice artwork and sound design
WOOOOOOOOWWWWW~!!
I played it and completed it. WOAH. I can tell there was a big team with a lot of love behind this. It really shows!
beautiful little game, very well polished.
Amazing game, didn't defeat final boss but great concepts of tasks to do to earn time. might be a bit to many rats.
I definitely want to play more.
give me more ㅠ_ㅠ I love this game