This was really charming! The gameplay is simple but works well. The character animations and the narrative, though, are great.
Now go make another game with Kim >:(
Play Jam Game
Effervescent's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Narrative | #98 | 4.250 | 4.250 |
| Artwork | #725 | 4.156 | 4.156 |
| Audio | #1140 | 3.531 | 3.531 |
| Enjoyment | #1955 | 3.500 | 3.500 |
| Creativity | #2790 | 3.625 | 3.625 |
Ranked from 32 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 win condition depends on eliminating all bugs, counting down from 100. The countdown also hints at the final twist.
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(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
Shamantitan
Comments
What a great game! It's short, but fun and has interesting dialogue (I could really relate—it's also the first game I've made entirely on my own, and I know all about the bugs problems, hahaha). Artwork is awesome too. Cool game, congratulations!
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Zer0 Fact0ryWow, this was really well done! The audio and player art were great, and I liked the narrative element to the game. My only two critiques are that you can't full screen the itch.io window and that if you fail, you have to go through all of the dialogue again! Otherwise I'm really impressed with how much you managed to do as a solo dev. Congrats!
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Kill the Count!Such a nice short game, the dialogues are really the best part of it :D
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The HeartmakerThe ending is sooo sad but this is such an adorable game with everything you'd possibly want from a cute lil jam game, well done!
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Clock 'N' LoadFinally played ur game (the list was loooong)
This game is so beautifull and charming, I loved the meta narrative and kim was so cool as a character, even if it is a short game. also idk why but this gives me heavy toby fox vibes. Good job and good luck :)
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ClockwardsHehe I love love love the Kim and their quirky movements. This game is really simple but it is filled with so much charm that I had a great time.
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Count My Coins, Coin Counter!Art and music are definitely on point. I think maybe the mechanics can be expanded upon, but for a 10-ish minute game this is already deep enough. I really had fun, awesome game!
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Attack Pendinggreat game i love the mix of the cartoony style and photo realism the only criticism i have is the game is a little too easy (idk if im just a pro gamer or smth but this is just my opinion )
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The Handyman CaptainI couldn't help it. I shot Kim every time while destroying bugs.
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Blob wants to LiveKim being put to death for the crime of vibe coding a game for GMTK 2026 gamejam
Really cool art! I kinda wanted to say i wish there was more to gameplay (like killing certain bugs give you special attacks for X shoots) but then I realized you did this by yourself...
Great job!
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MELTDOWN MELTDOWNI had a lot of fun! I really liked the meta component of this game, the main character is so cute :)
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The Last Cigarettedidn't expect to feel such emotions playing a game made in 4 days. I actually waited minutes at the end hoping to find another way out, maybe not close the tab and let her live forever in my computer, but no. It was not right to do that either. Also I love the meta-commentary on game developing!
Thank you for this beatiful experience, I hope this game gets higher in the ratings. Imma share it with my friends too!!
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Be There In Five! - GMTK2026
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