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Design Statement
We chose to focus on the whimsical and slightly melancholic tones of the music, with it reminding us of stars, music boxes and machinery with the little sounds at the start. With that in mind we decided to lean into the mechanical aspect and whimsical yet bittersweet music, creating a rusted mechanical world where a little robot is trying to see the stars. The world may be rusted and broken but that one moment of beauty makes the climb worth it.
Game Instructions (launch steps, controls, and gameplay overview)
There is a possibility to play in browser, but I would recommend downloading the Windows Build for better work of audio.
Controls are explained in the game with interactive tutorial, the game supports both Mouse + Keyboard and any popular controller (Xbox controller / Dual Sense) as well.
Gameplay walkthrough video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zI45AWc_SY
Did your project use any AI tools or assets? If yes, please specify.
No, fully human made.
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Comments
amazing entry so much thought into it. great stuff
Cute game, love the juicy jump animation!
I fell down without grabbing the rope in the first level and got stuck :( I couldn't find a restart option, so I had to restart the game and watch the long intro again. Just wanted to let you know!
Anyway, the sound design and animations are amazing! Great work!
Hi! You were able just to pick up the rope like in tutorial to release yourself.
Thanks for feedback!
Wonderful pixel art and the puzzle/platforming mechanic is so fun!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the pixel art!!! <3
Absoutely amazing! What a fun game! I love the music too!
The level design is excellent!
Absolute Cinema
Cool and polished game, congratulations! I loved the mechanics and the thoughtful level design.
Super polished, loved the no AI intro and overall I think is an incredible submission!! My sister and I played this game for a straight 15 mins (she's better at platforming than me so I needed her help lol). The hook mechanics is unique and very fun! Sometimes the hooks don't work but that might be a browser/computer issue. One thing I'd really want to see is a swinging mechanic if this game is ever taken further!! Overall 5/5 from me :D
swinging mechanic would be very cool! I’m so glad you and your sister enjoyed the game and of course the no AI was very important hehe
This game was really cool! I love the design! But, it was difficult to do somethings. I love the rope puzzles, I just don't love the fact that it you can't swing from the ropes. This game was really unique.
Super cool game! I really love how the level design introduces you to all of the interesting interactions and unique ways to use the core mechanic.
This project is:
Polished
Creative
And fun! plus that intro went harrrrrd.
CONGRATULATIONS to the team, you don't see that many clean projects like this one normally.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! That genuinely means so much and I’m glad you liked the intro >:D
Awesome Game Lots Of Polish For A Jam!
This was soo good!!!
Playing this just felt very good and the level design complemented the mechanics really well!
awesome
Fantastic game! The juice and polish felt great throughout, and the pixel art is absolutely gorgeous. I especially loved the rope puzzles and how the level design continually pushed you to use the mechanic in new ways. Everything felt so thoughtfully designed. There was a moment where I needed a rope, and after exploring the other direction, I found exactly what I needed. Little moments like that really showed how much thought went into the levels. Even the feedback and audio when dying felt incredibly polished. That final sequence of jumps took me quite a few tries, but it was so satisfying to get right! Loved the ending too. Fantastic work! <3
Thanks for such great feedback! I'm honored that you liked gameplay that much!
I’m glad you liked the art and the ending hehe <3
This game is my favorite so far the Visuals, Music, and Level design all tie up into one Sick Game! i played quite far in until i realised im stuck because somehow i lost my rope and couldnt go back? Strange but anyway Awesome Game 5 Stars
That’s the unique thing about this level: you can look around, who knows, you might just find a new rope! (The finale is worth it!)
Thanks for the feedback!
love the gameplay, and i always forget to pick up back the rope. XD