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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.
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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/
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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
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It's an interesting concept with minigames and the art looks nice. I hope my last-minute review helps you!
Thank you so much mate, really appreciate that <3
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!
Thank you so much, it's our pleasure that you enjoy our game. Really appreciate that <3
That's a funky little game with a cool range of minigames ahah
Really like it! Good one :D
Haha, thank you! I'm happy you had fun. Thanks for playing!
Thanks for your reply! We intended to extend the range of it to make it easier XD
i though the boss was some sort of demon at first , the gamemode was fun ,GG
Haha, thank you! 😂 He's just a very impatient boss. Glad you had 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.
Thanks for playing! Haha, your spacebar might deserve a break. We'll definitely tweak the difficulty!
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!
Thank you so much! I'm really happy you enjoyed the minigames, the concept, and especially the art and music! Thanks for the feedback about the difficulty too—we'll definitely keep that in mind for future updates. Thanks for playing!
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! :)
Thank you! That really means a lot to us. We wanted to create something chaotic, funny, and easy to pick up, so I'm glad that came across. Hearing that you'd like to see it expanded is incredibly encouraging. Thanks for playing!
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?
Thanks a lot! I'm happy you enjoyed the game! Haha, the spacebar mini game might have been a bit too unforgiving—we'll definitely tune the difficulty. Thanks as well for the feedback on the menu UI. Really appreciate you taking the time to play and leave your thoughts!
Thank you for your comment. The press space level was meant to have a moderate difficulty at launch, but I guess we are bad at balancing the game then. On top of that, thanks for playing :*>
This game was really cool, and i kept playing the levels again and again for the music!
Feel free to check out mine!
That's great to hear! Thank you so much for your comment <3
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
All problems that u faced on last are kinda default in all teams I think 😄
Its also nice experience to understand how to deal with them in future. Wish u best luck and inspiration to continue working together!
I enjoyed most of the mini mages ( i'm not good at the hold tight one xD)! good entry, well done!
Thanks for playing. We will def make the hold tight to become more balanced in the future :3
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!
Thank you so much! Haha, we definitely wanted to flex a little with the mini games! I'm really happy you enjoyed them, and I'm especially glad you noticed the boss getting angrier as his patience ran out—that was one of our favorite little details. Thanks for playing! ❤️
The idea was a lot of fun as well as the game is very great. Well done on your submission :) very great concept
Thank you so much! I'm really happy you enjoyed both the concept and the gameplay. It means a lot to hear that. Thanks for playing and for the kind words!
The game is pretty fun! I like the idea a lot!
Really liked that game, it was such a new and refreshing expirience!
Thank you so much mate, I glad that you enjoy it!
Not even a single game! Niiiice
Thank you! 😄 Yep, we wanted to make it feel like a collection of silly little games tied together by one story. Glad you enjoyed it!
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.
Thank you so much for the feedback! 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the game overall. We'll definitely make the "Hold Tight" mini game clearer and better balanced, and we'll put more work into making the ending more satisfying. Thanks for playing
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! :)
Thanks for your comment. We intended to add more features and on-click interactions with the boss but eventually we ran out of time. Will be trying to add some more in the future :)
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.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the story and the mini games. 😊 Sorry the spacebar mini game felt a bit too difficult—we'll definitely tweak the difficulty in a future update. Thanks for playing!