Simple mechanism, exquisite puzzle
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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Creativity | #818 | 4.087 | 4.087 |
| Enjoyment | #1332 | 3.675 | 3.675 |
| Audio | #1536 | 3.421 | 3.421 |
| Artwork | #2519 | 3.559 | 3.559 |
| Narrative | #5693 | 2.228 | 2.228 |
Ranked from 311 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?
The main element is a bomb that counts down, and explodes when the counter hits 0.
(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
Stag Puzzle Games
Comments
Interesting idea and fun take on the jam's theme. My dumb brain got stuck on level 10 (the 4th level) and after ~10 minutes I got too frustrated and gave up. It's a shame, because I'd really like to see what can be done with these mechanics, but the difficulty curve is just too steep for me.
I think I just found my favorite puzzle game in this game jam. Nicely done!
I also really like the idea of the level countdowns.
Very clever game mechanics with the bomb and the propulsions, you really have to think through each level to solve, I really enjoyed them. Congratulation for making this game !
Really challenging puzzle game, but well designed. I also like the silly and cute vibe
A brilliantly designed puzzle game! I barely managed to get through the first few levels, and now I'm completely stuck. 😆 But I know it's solvable—my brain just hasn't clicked yet! I really love the compact level design and the subtle hints, especially in Level 3. And using a countdown for the level numbers instead of counting up is such a clever and charming idea.
Hint for level 3: It's not over after you die... If you do it right you can fling yourself.
Thank you for playing! I can provide some hints, though please remove the image from your comment as it spoils the final level.
#1 Hint 1 (goal)
Is destroying all 7 bombs in one chain reaction the only way to do this? What would destroying the 1 actually require?#1 Hint 2 (process)
Find a chain reaction that kills all 6 bombs in the main room while keeping the player safe. Focus on getting the immediate bomb the player pushes away from the player.Nice clean puzzle idea, chaining the bombs feels great when it clicks. I did get stuck a fair bit early on, a quick tutorial level or a hint after a few failed goes would help a lot. Lovely hand drawn art too!
Check out my game if you get a chance, a chess roguelike called Final Gambit: /jam/gmtk-jam-2026/rate/4813276
Clever puzzle system that gets way to hard very fast... or at least for me.. visuals fit
very nice game reminds me of the other one with sheeps but this is more challenging so its 'more fun' in a sense
Loved the art and polish of the little animations. Soundtrack was calming and fitting as well.
I got stuck on level 3 but maybe I'm just bad at puzzle games. It took a little bit of trial and error to understand what I was meant to do. Would have loved if there was a tutorial stage or some hints after several failed attempts (could be as simple as arrows on a sheet of paper that pops up in the corner.
Overall, fun and cute little game!





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