I love it! The visuals are amazing and very unique!!
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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Artwork | #123 | 4.595 | 4.595 |
| Creativity | #229 | 4.333 | 4.333 |
| Audio | #347 | 3.857 | 3.857 |
| Enjoyment | #1182 | 3.714 | 3.714 |
| Narrative | #1370 | 3.286 | 3.286 |
Ranked from 42 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 this game, the countdown isn't just an ordinary timer tacked onto the gameplay—it's the core mechanic and the very language of the game itself. Each level unfolds in the sequence "4, 3, 2, 1". Players must identify and tap the numbers in descending order, while ensuring each action follows the beat of the music. This four-step countdown determines the level's rhythm, dictates how the player progresses, and triggers visual changes within the scene. As the game continues, the same familiar countdown becomes increasingly difficult to recognize. The numbers may be hidden, distorted, broken apart, or even integrated into surreal imagery. Despite the constantly shifting visuals and meanings, players must still hold onto the steady rhythm and structure of "4, 3, 2, 1". Therefore, in this game, the COUNT DOWN is not merely a time limit; it also constitutes the core gameplay mechanics, the rhythmic structure, the visual evolution, and the connection between different scenes. The entire gameplay experience is driven by one countdown after another.
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Parallax Lab
Comments
53 days ago(+1)
We’re delighted that you’ve rated our game so highly. Although our level design and guidance still have room for improvement, we’d like to thank you for your patience in trying out the game – it means a great deal to us!
Thank you for your patience in trying out the game and for your detailed feedback. We’ve received a lot of feedback regarding the lack of guidance in the levels; this is the biggest issue with this version of the game. We’ll work hard to improve this aspect of the experience in future. Thank you once again for trying out the game!! Cheers!
54 days ago(+1)
Thank you sooo much for playing and for your feedback! The last two levels are definitely a bit challenging, and next time we’ll make sure to pay more attention to the level guidance and test it more carefully.
I’m really happy that you enjoyed the game! Thank you again!！
Thank you so much for playing and for your feedback! We’re really happy that you enjoyed the style. While making the game, we wanted to create a series of playful little tricks that felt rhythmic and lighthearted to play.
I’m so glad you managed to finish the game! We’ve definitely realized that the guidance in that level wasn’t clear enough, so we’ll work on improving our level guidance in the future.
Thank you again for playing and completing our game!!
55 days ago(+1)
Thank you for your patience in trying out the game and for your detailed feedback. We did indeed break the music down into too many segments in this design (though the fast pace meant we had to make that compromise). We’ll take this experience on board and refine our future projects more carefully. Thank you once again for playing our game! ~
55 days ago(+1)
Thank you for such high praise; it is a great honour for us! We’d also like to congratulate you on completing this game jam – well done!
A very unusual and unique project. The surreal and abstract images that appear in the background are interesting, although it was sometimes difficult to properly look at them while also trying to follow the rhythm and complete the sequence.
The idea of recognizing and pressing the numbers from 4 to 1 in time with the music is creative, and the different ways the numbers are hidden, distorted, or integrated into the visuals make the small challenges quite interesting.
My main issue is that the rhythmic sections are too short. When you make a mistake, the music stops almost immediately, but even when you succeed, the sequence only lasts a few seconds before the next scene begins and the music restarts. Just as I started to get into the rhythm, the section was already over. I would have enjoyed longer sequences that allowed the player to spend more time engaging with the music and maintaining the rhythm.
Overall, it was a distinctive and interesting experience. I cannot say that I absolutely loved it, but it was certainly memorable and unlike most other jam games.
55 days ago(+1)
Thank you so much for such thoughtful and meaningful feedback! Your comments are incredibly valuable to us. We definitely overlooked the continuity and flow of the music, and I’ll make sure to keep this in mind for future improvements.
Thank you again for taking the time to play our game！！！I’m really glad that it left a memorable impression on you!
56 days ago(+1)
Thank you for your feedback and for your patience whilst playing the game!!! To be honest, this is all down to our artists, who have been working hard even whilst ill; they’ve really put in a lot of effort and I admire them greatly. We’ve also been keeping each other updated on the latest progress, which has really helped us work much more efficiently! Finally, thank you for the inspiration your creations have provided! Cheers!
56 days ago(+1)
Yes, yes, we’ve drawn on some level design inspiration from traditional rhythm games (including OSU, of course). Thank you for your feedback and for liking our game! We’re delighted to receive such praise, and congratulations to you all on completing your own game. To be honest, I really love the visual style and horror atmosphere of your game; in my opinion, it’s undoubtedly one of the best. Cheers!!!
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