WOAH! Very cool and extremely polished! The corrupt/crazy effects are super well done and interesting! I made it to the end of the year but I definitely lost my inner warmth along the way, if it were a shorter experience i would definitely try for all of the endings :)

Let me get a couple constructive things out of the way first, so I can yap about everything I liked. The game is almost perfect to me, just a couple spots to polish.

Couple of the cards have contrast issues: Evening, Sunshine +Stress and Sunset -Energy

I played a couple rounds on my phone, this game is particularly a good fit for mobile. I'm not sure if I'm imagining it, but it felt like putting the flames to rest was much harder with touch compared to mouse. My guess is maybe Godot Hi-DPI settings make the touch point smaller than a mouse cursor at 1080p.

Okay now that that's out of the way ....

I should know better by now but, the initial gameplay and the lofi beats to study to made me immediately forget the content warning. The first time I got one of *those* cards, I was like WHAT DO YOU MEAN ... oh right. Making a wild guess that Omori might be a source of inspiration here for visceral storytelling through UI.

Morbid curiosity is one of those things where video games are the perfect medium to explore. Maybe an overused example but Undertale/Deltarune exploit this curiosity very well, and I got similar feelings here like when my stress meter was almost full, but energy is low. How bad could a quick GG EZ really be?

Point being, I think it's smart not to tutorialize too much about the stats/resources, beyond whatever the player might need to get started. There should already be an implied understanding that too much or too little will lead to consequences. The UI provided several good hints when this was happening, like music cutting out, or how the colors desaturated when warmth got low. Best to let the player put the pieces together in their head, and I think it worked well here.

The most interesting experiences this game provides are not the result of skilled gameplay or informed resource management, though you can certainly try (and is more or less required for two of the endings)(edit: I agreed with most of Halfbar's critiques except this one). While I was working on the < 50 warmth ending, I had to make some ... *creative* ... decisions to make it through the year, including strategic overd "self care". It's a little tonally dissonant, but kinda funny too.

But really, I don't believe that, as an art piece, this is a game that you're supposed to "win". The final interpretation kind of does belong to the player, but it's clear that you as the creator are trying to communicate to the audience how difficult it can be sometimes to just make it through a year. To me, it's extremely relatable, and people who can relate to this can really benefit from reminders they're not alone in feeling that way.

I could totally see a full game being made with this base. Different mini-games and such to calm the souls down, with different difficulties depending on the stress levels like you have now. It's really cool! Also super dark and real, but I really like it. Also great work on the art!

I love the concept, the art and the gameplay. One of the best game jam I'va ever seen! :D

Oh no, this game is cute~ like 10 seconds playing and I'm already craving for the full game!

I enjoy this game like alot, you should release it on Steam.
Giving me Needy Streamer vibes.

Kudos!

Very creative idea for a game, definitely stands out from others in the jam. I thought the sound effects, artwork, and story were very well done!

I played the game several times, and I have to say, it's genuinely quite interesting! Here are a few things I'd like to highlight.

• It's immediately clear that a large portion of the development time went into the artwork and presentation. It really pays off, making the game visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
• I also got the impression that Needy Girl Overdose might have been an inspiration, or at least that the two games share a similar atmosphere.
• Given the development priorities, I'd say the balance could use some work. Money doesn't seem to play a particularly meaningful role in the game. For example, Ichi-Express offers relatively little value when similar alternatives provide almost the same benefits without costing a full $15. Hobbies also feels like an upgraded version of the Sunset card, and whenever I had to choose between the two, I never picked Sunset.
• The resource balance could also use some attention. Managing resources felt quite challenging, and for a long time, I found myself stuck at roughly the same resource levels. This might be due to my own skill level, or it might be a balancing issue with the game. I'd need to play more to be sure.
• The game deserves special praise for its polish. Little touches like the music fading out when your resources get low, or special cards appearing when the protagonist starts losing their mind, are details you notice and appreciate right away. I also liked how resource levels affect the minigames, which makes you value those resources more. And the game's page design deserves recognition in its own right!
• One area I'd particularly like to see improved is the onboarding. At first, I felt a bit lost and wasn't sure what I was supposed to do, what my objective was, or which resources mattered most. It was only after clicking through various cards and experimenting for a while that I started making more informed decisions. I think the game would benefit from a clearer introduction that explains the available stats, what they affect, what the main goal is, and how the different mechanics fit together.
• I noticed that some development effort went into this screen, but as the game progresses, the gameplay starts to revolve mostly around clicking cards and checking the resource panel. As a result, the other elements gradually fade into the background. I'd suggest either adjusting the gameplay to make this screen more engaging and give it a more meaningful role, or reworking it into something else.
• Personally, I felt that the autumn theme was only present in a few places, and the Stay Warm constraint wasn't immediately obvious. If you renamed the "Inner Warm" bar to "Sanity" or something similar, the game would still make just as much sense. It wouldn't lose its core meaning or become a worse game. This is more of a subjective observation on my part, but I would have liked to see the theme woven more deeply into the overall experience.

Despite the issues with resource management and the limited value of certain elements, the game looks fantastic and plays quite well overall. And that's especially impressive when you consider that the entire game was made in such a short amount of time by one person - and I really do mean ONE person.

It's great to see that you managed to meet the deadline and bring the game to such a polished state. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on your progress and hoping to see more great things from you. And who knows, maybe we'll get the chance to work together someday!

Either way, this is genuinely great work. Well done! ❤️

A Little Warmth. What an amazing game! Really love that each stats affected how the minigame behaved. And going outside is so free

that was pretty good, it's good at giving the creepy feeling when things are getting wrong

This is a cute game. I liked the theme and the artstyle and the game is pretty balanced. I was a bit confused on what the "Put Them at ease" is, but overall great game :)

It's a really cool game honestly! The way you handled very serious topics while not being oppressive is very good. I did have some trouble reading the Evening, Sunshine stress and energy debuffs but nothing too bad. I loved how when times are hard for the character, music stops entirely, it's a great idea. In gerneral it was a great experience, I loved it!

This game is pretty cool, and I love the art style and sound design! I had a lot of fun with this, getting endings 1 and 4. I felt it was very satisfying when new cards were introduced, though at times, it takes quite a long while before seeing new cards. It would be cool to see what other cards you come up with if you choose to continue working on this.

Interesting story, but I found it a bit long for a game jam. I liked the art style and the soothing background music.

Very pretty, very cool music, some choices really made me laugh, congrats for the game!

Easy to understand and play but very deep. Eager to see how far it goes.

Really great game! Would love to see more from it in the future :)

I cant even say anything. Its a masterpiece, heck the funniest thing is, its a text based rpg/game. Great storytelling through the art and the atmosphere. Underrated. Needs more advertisement tbh 

this game is amazing, the art is beautiful, the music is great and it gives off a wonderful feeling, congratulations creator

Im so glad to play a game that is not AI being.
As a musician, I think the OST is kinda fire. The game looks even more impressive when I realize it was made by only one person.