Jamference: AI Game Jam Hack 1

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A hungry cat. An innocent robot. The perfect crumb heist.

Submitted by Santo — 1 day, 10 hours before the deadline

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Results

Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Fun	#2	4.333	4.333
Polish	#2	4.417	4.417
Overall	#2	4.333	4.333
Use of AI	#7	4.250	4.250

Ranked from 12 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

How did you use AI?
Claude & Codex
AI use was planned from day one and logged task by task
Python, Node, ffmpeg and openmpt123: the AIs wrote scripts instead of drawing or recording by hand, so the sprites, the floor, the portraits and the audio can all be rebuilt from code.

How does your game fit the restriction?
the whole game, menus included, is played with the four directions and nothing else: no action buttons, no clicks, no on-screen buttons.

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SimpleSystemsStudiosSubmitted2 days ago(+1)

This is a really polished experience. It's clear there was a lot of thought that went into the depth of the experience! Good work and really good concept.

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Cozy Cat Cooking Cafe

SantoDeveloper2 days ago

Thank you so much! Really glad the depth came through. 🐱

aarmoSubmitted3 days ago(+1)

This is really fun! I loved the feeling of old school kart racing around, great art style and sounds and music. Very impressive with different maps, different floors, obstacles, jumps, balancing and storage mechanic - very cool! The "hiest" references confused me and seem a little out of place, are we gathering food scraps and rubbish to feed the cat? Otherwise, I loved it - really well done!!

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Movement Strategy

SantoDeveloper2 days ago(+1)

Thank you, that means a lot! And fair question: Lupin is on a strict diet, so he’s secretly stealing the breakfast crumbs (and bacon!) and stashing them in his DIET bowl while Otto cleans. I should have made that clearer in-game. Thanks for playing!

AgentButterBear3 days ago(+1)

art direction is very cool, great job

SantoDeveloper2 days ago

Thanks a lot, really appreciate it! 🙏

dgHostSubmitted5 days ago(+1)

The game is fun and has a decent amount of challenge to it. Here is my playthrough:

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SantoDeveloper2 days ago

Thanks for hosting the jam and for playing through it! Loved watching your run.

AtlasSubmitted6 days ago(+1)

This is a great game idea, and very clean and well made- my only complaint would be that the hit box is really unforgiving. Really fun though!!

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SantoDeveloper2 days ago

Thank you! Good point on the hitbox, noted. Walls and furniture are a bit too strict for a Roomba this chunky. Glad you had fun anyway!

jss21Submitted6 days ago(+1)

Well made, kinda reminds me of the special levels in sonic games, but the concept is fun and you've added more difficulty with the overboard mechanic. well made and polished.

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SantoDeveloper2 days ago

Thanks! The Sonic special stage comparison is a great one. I’m glad the overboard mechanic added some spice. 😄

CocolitoCollectiveSubmitted6 days ago(+1)

This is amazing! I love the style and gameplay - super well made.

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SantoDeveloper2 days ago

Thank you so much, that’s very kind of you!

HAFFNERVISIONSubmitted6 days ago(+2)

DUDE THIS IS OUTSTANDING, you nailed the vibes of super mario cart on SNES and the gameplay and art style art so good! GREAT JOB

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SantoDeveloper2 days ago

Thank you!! SNES kart vibes were exactly the goal, so this makes my day. 🏎️

Loreshaper Games6 days ago(+1)

Absolutely fantastic. Great game that feels fresh and timeless.

SantoDeveloper2 days ago

Wow, thank you! Really happy it feels fresh and timeless.

linostarSubmitted6 days ago(+2)

Super fun to play! The game dynamics are well polished and the music is spot on.

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SantoDeveloper2 days ago

Thanks! The music was a lot of fun to build, glad it hit the spot. 🎶

QuantumWhiskerSubmitted7 days ago(+2)

I absolutely love the visuals. Did not expect it to be 3D!

You obviously spent a bunch of time on the little things ("milk spin!" got me. Hilarious).

I would've loved to know more about how exactly you used AI. Art as well etc?

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SantoDeveloper2 days ago(+1)

Thank you! “MILK! SPIN!” is Lupin’s fault. 😹
On AI: Claude and Codex wrote scripts (Python, Node, ffmpeg) instead of drawing or recording by hand, so the sprites, the Mode 7 floor, the portraits and the music are all generated from code. The floor is a software Mode 7, SNES-style.

protomoSubmitted7 days ago(+2)

Very nice presentation and polish! Game is a blast too, well done.

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SantoDeveloper2 days ago

Thanks a lot, glad you had a blast! 🙌