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.
(Optional) Please credit all assets you've used
See description for full credits
(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
Shamantitan
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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 >:(
Or else what? >:)
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!
Congrats to you on your first solo dev game!
Wow, 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!
Wow, you hit nailed my post-voting action plan. Those are the two fixes I gotta do once once voting's done. I might tweak the difficulty too.
Such a nice short game, the dialogues are really the best part of it :D
wow what a vibe! when there was 1 bug left i immediately knew what was going to happen. 🥲 great jam game, nice work!
Thanks for playing all the way to the end!
I could not manage to reach the end but it really seemed good (i was playing this on a tackpad you can imagine why i couldnt)
Understandable. You have my condolences.
emotional rollercoaster bro
Never trust the cute anime girl thumbnail
The 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!
mesmerizing. the ending destroyed me
That's the kind of feedback I love to hear, thank you for playing!
Finally 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 :)
You're the best! I'll try to leave more feedback for others like you do
thx 💙💙
Hehe 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.
Kim is the star of the show!
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!
Thanks for the lovely feedback!
great 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 )
I did err on the easier side since it's a game jam. The healing was a late addition right before publishing the game.
I really like how the bugs have different hurt sounds/animations depending on their health! Although I’m curious as to what the AI in the game is supposed to represent
I'll leave that open to your interpretation
really cool visuals and I love squishing them bugs
Death to bugs!
I couldn't help it. I shot Kim every time while destroying bugs.
How dare you!
That was actually the second to last feature added to the game before the deadline, barely making the cut.
Kim 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!
That's a neat idea. I'd love to have had items and special attacks too, if time were willing lol.
I had a lot of fun! I really liked the meta component of this game, the main character is so cute :)
Yay! A game about game dev by a game dev and for game devs!
didn'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!!
Thanks for coming by and sharing the first review. After pouring myself into this jam the past few days, it's cathartic to hear that.
I need to get some sleep now, but I'll play your game after. Thanks again!