THIS IS SUCH A CLEVER WAY TO MAKE THE DETOUR THE ACTUAL PUZZLE! 🏠🧩🗺️
I really like how HomeSick takes the jam theme and turns it directly into the core gameplay. The shortest route home being blocked forces you to explore the map and figure out another path, so the idea of “taking the long way” isn't just part of the story it's the challenge itself! The puzzle mechanics, simple presentation, and sound all work nicely together. ✨🎶
I think there's a strong foundation here for a bigger puzzle game. With more time, polishing the visuals and performance and adding more complex routes or puzzles could make the experience even more satisfying. I especially like the potential for puzzles where the player has to plan several steps ahead instead of simply finding the next available path.
A SIMPLE IDEA WITH A REALLY GOOD PUZZLE CORE! 🧠🏆 Making this in only three days is impressive, and I can definitely see this concept growing into something much bigger. Great work, ryatou, and best of luck with the jam! 👏✨