It's an interesting concept with minigames and the art looks nice. I hope my last-minute review helps you!
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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Narrative | #1683 | 3.175 | 3.175 |
| Audio | #3643 | 2.952 | 2.952 |
| Creativity | #4451 | 3.286 | 3.286 |
| Enjoyment | #5141 | 2.810 | 2.810 |
| Artwork | #5436 | 2.857 | 2.857 |
Ranked from 63 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?
Rather than using a normal countdown timer, we turned the countdown into a living mechanic: your boss's Patience Meter. As time passes without collecting debts, the meter drops and your boss becomes increasingly furious, creating constant pressure throughout every minigame. The countdown isn't just a number—it's your boss slowly losing patience.
(Optional) Please credit all assets you've used
https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-success-fanfare-trumpets-6185/
https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-violin-lose-5-185126/
https://freesound.org/people/jergonda/sounds/254735/
https://pixabay.com/vi/music/nhịp-đập-criminal-mafia-crime-music-566671/
https://pixabay.com/vi/sound-effects/thiên-nhiên-free-dog-bark-419014/
https://pixabay.com/vectors/checkbox-check-tick-green-okay-152185/
https://pixabay.com/vi/sound-effects/phim-hiệu-ứng-đặc-biệt-coin-and-money-bag-11-185272/
https://pixabay.com/vi/sound-effects/phim-hiệu-ứng-đặc-biệt-collect-points-190037/
(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
The Lads
Comments
I like game's art style, is't charming and plesent to look at.
Art for the family members found in trash can was great funny little deital.
I like your take on theme, it's quite unique.
Good job!
i though the boss was some sort of demon at first , the gamemode was fun ,GG
The range of minigames was very good, but I found the tug-of-war one really difficult (although my spacebar is very loose and flimsy, so that was probably a hardware issue on my end). Reminded me a lot of Clock in-sider, another game in this jam.
Really fun collection of mini-games with a creative concept. I loved the cute art and music. Some mini-games were quite difficult, but overall it was a funny and enjoyable experience!
A set of quirky, fast‑paced mini‑games that are easy to jump into and full of charm. The pixel art enhances the playful chaos, and the sound design gives everything a lively, energetic feel. Lots of potential if you ever choose to expand it further. Awesome work! :)
Hi there! fun game, cool concept!! i don't know if its bc im bad or not but i could beat the level where we have to press space... maybe i just have a very low CPS
The music and sfx are great, i would have maybe upgraded the art/UI of the menu?
This game was really cool, and i kept playing the levels again and again for the music!
Feel free to check out mine!
It's interesting idea! I think art and audio are nice, now I understand why u said me to add some sfx to counter and other stuff. You did a great job, good luck with this project!
Thank you so much mate! I'm glad you enjoy the game. We planned the ideas on day 1, created core mechanics and finish all minigames on day 2, polished everything on day 3 and debugged, built and submitted on day 4. That is the ideal plan that we follow to make sure the game has enough quality. Unfortunately, we got a merge conflict on the final day, that's why we kinda rush and crossed the deadline. Luckily, we still submitted on time, receiving a lot of comments and learnt a lot from others. Thank you for your honest comment, appreciate that mate <3
I enjoyed most of the mini mages ( i'm not good at the hold tight one xD)! good entry, well done!
Flexing with the multiple minigames, I respect it. ;) Haha awesome work and really unique concept, I love the boss's face getting madder and madder throughout, great work!
The idea was a lot of fun as well as the game is very great. Well done on your submission :) very great concept
Very fun mini games. Easy to get into. Looking for a family that is actively hiding from me for my boss is not creepy at all. Good job with the game.
The "Hold Tight" mini game was little confusing and very difficult but other than that this game was pretty good! And the ending is a little lackluster.
This was very fun! You had some very fun ideas , and a lot of great small details, such as the menu button being a badge on the bosses jacket hahah!
Fun times, well done! :)
Yay mini games! The story is fun and I like it. The spacebar-pressing mini game is a little hard for me so I didn't manage to know if there's an ending.


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