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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Audio | #145 | 4.048 | 4.048 |
| Enjoyment | #413 | 4.024 | 4.024 |
| Creativity | #1402 | 3.929 | 3.929 |
| Artwork | #1431 | 3.881 | 3.881 |
| Narrative | #3288 | 2.714 | 2.714 |
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?
The entire game is a race against an everlasting countdown timer. The countdown also doubles as currency which can be spent on various game advantages.
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This game is so fun I really liked the background art! The eye blinking was such a fine detail to add! Also, the suits are misaligned on the green background which really triggers my ocd.
Interesting idea and done well.
Very nice and suitable music.
Post jam expanded version?
I really like the concept of using your timer as currency for the game. I think that's a really clever mechanic, and the constant pressure to balance getting upgrades vs keeping your time up is pretty interesting from a decision space standpoint.
great game would love to see some sort of customization to the cards or background, would definitely make the game more fun, even though it already is
Making assets in 4 days is definitely tough! Will keep this feedback in mind!
Even though it is inspired by a card game, it has by far been one of my favourites to play and is highly addictive than any other card game I've played. Creativity wise, I love how the gameplay complements the story. To elaborate, I appreciate how the pressure from the timer isn't just to increase the game's difficulty but it places you in the perspective of an AI under evaluation throughout. The visuals are highly appealing and sets itself apart from any other. The soundtrack is what ultimately ties the whole game together (at least for me) and creates a very enjoyable and immersive atmosphere. Keep up the good work!
This was so addicting, I really got sucked in and took me ages to realise I'd been playing for almost 30 minutes already! Love it, great job!
Pretty fun game and love the aesthetics. The pressure mounts up as you play!
I see card games, I hit like.
We have been inspired by Balatro a lot! ;)
Pretty fun game, though I still need a lot of practice with it hahahah good job!
Nice game.
Maybe I missed it but I feel like it would be snappier if I could use the keyboard to redraw cards.
We made really similar games!
This was tough! One of my faves so far in the jam. I did ultimately die with 4 cards in hand which couldn't be played and the piles weren't swapping for some reason which felt a little bad. The powers seem cool too!
Well done overall.