Awesome concept, really beautiful graphics within a well-fitting theme. I had to really rush at times but I managed to make it haha, great game :)
Props for the sound effects, sounds really cool
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A Second to Liftoff's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Artwork | #494 | 4.263 | 4.263 |
| Creativity | #500 | 4.211 | 4.211 |
| Enjoyment | #567 | 3.947 | 3.947 |
| Audio | #1155 | 3.526 | 3.526 |
| Narrative | #2131 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
Ranked from 19 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?
A countdown before the rocket liftoff has started. You are late and must reach the rocket in time. You can use the current value of the countdown to control bots and solve puzzles on your way.
(Optional) Please credit all assets you've used
Everything done during and for the jam. No AI.
Comments
I find this game so qualitative! It is extremely beautiful graphically and revolves enormously around the theme thanks to all the interactions with the elements that depend on the time we have left, by the way I often end up taking off as 0! I also think the audio makes the game even more impressive! I get the impression that it’s hard to leave the game quickly because of the levels and we always try to do better or finish faster! I think this game is really cool to play, I’m thinking of playing it again soon!
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Summer is commingInteresting idea!
Very nice puzzles and cute game.
I liked how you implemented countdown.
Well done :D
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Into the depthsPuzzles, platforming, pooping, this game really has it all... Great work! Enjoyed this a lot.
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Short King 2: Big Deck EnergyTHIS GAME NEEDS MORE RATINGS!
It isn't odd that I was grooving in my chair while playing this right?? Right!
The premise, the art, the music, the entire vibe is all really splendid. Not to mention its such a smashing hit on the jam's theme. Probably my favorite game so far this jam. Hope to see this in Mark's video, but regardless, this is one had me smiling from ear to ear all the way to liftoff.
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DecaPodI really liked the visual style — the rocket backdrop, animations, and little robot details all feel very polished. The idea of configuring the bots using the current countdown value is really clever too. It took me a moment to understand, but once it clicked, I started planning my route around the timer Really nice work!
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Borrowed TimeI really liked your game in GMTK 2025, so I checked out your submission this year!
Super creative concept for a puzzle game! I haven't seen something like that before. The robot voices are cute :) I also appreciate how you let the player preview the level before starting, that's a nice touch. I like the art style too, I'm impressed at how different it is from Retro Glitch
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VampfyrI'm glad you like it! I do like to explore different kinds of games and art styles in jams, it's a nice way to get some quick experience about everything. I came in very handy during multiple job interviews actually, as I could usually show a game of mine close enough of whatever they wanted me to work on.
Very cool and interesting time-based puzzle mechanic! The art style and sound have a really unique vibe. :)
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Mission Control: 3, 2, 1, Liftoff!Good platformer, It was a bit hard a the beginning but I realised i had to plan my walk and it was far easier.
I think it is very original. Also artwise (visuals, animations, audios) it's great too !
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Coin TimingThe game's creativity is very cool, and the time-related mechanics are also fun. The sound is well-chosen. Overall, the game is great.
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