Overall, I think this is a pretty good game! While the developers seem to have chosen not to emphasize the optional autumn theme, they more than made up for it with their implementation of the "Stay Warm" restriction.
I'd also like to highlight the fact that this was a five-person team project. That kind of coordination deserves respect! I don't know how things worked behind the scenes, but I wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't their first project together. Please don't take that as criticism - quite the opposite! It's genuinely encouraging to see how experience can help people achieve something more ambitious. At the very least, it's clear that the people involved weren't completely new to their tools or to releasing games.
Here are a few things I'd like to point out:
- As Goose Loop mentioned, and as I experienced myself to some extent, the game sometimes refuses to launch or has trouble starting properly. This could be an issue with the hosting website, the game itself, or certain devices. More playtesting would help identify the cause and make the experience more reliable.
- As another commenter pointed out, the menu lowered my initial expectations a little. Perhaps that was intentional, but it might be worth giving the game's presentation a little more attention in future projects.
- Unless I missed it, the game doesn't seem to have a settings menu. I would have really appreciated at least an option to adjust the sound volume without having to change my system's overall volume. Maybe this feature was deliberately left out due to time constraints, or perhaps it simply didn't make the cut.
That said, the game itself is charming, atmospheric, and enjoyable. The sound effects, 3D models, and underlying systems deserve special recognition - great work from the programmers, sound designers, and 3D artists alike!
The level design also stands out. It's immediately apparent that the team put considerable effort into the levels and gave them proper attention. The polish, sound effects, and overall game feel are the icing on the cake.
Everyone did a great job, and you can really see how much each person contributed to the final result. Well done, everyone! ❤️👏