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๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ RetroFusion Jam ๐ŸŽจโœจ

Description:

Modern gameplay meets retro aesthetics! ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ In this week-long jam, your challenge is to fuse the charm of retro visuals and audio with innovative modern game mechanics. Bring back the past with a twist! ๐Ÿ”„โšก

Details:

๐Ÿ“… Duration: 7 Days ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Start Date: Friday 1st November 2024 ๐Ÿ End Date: One week after the start date.

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Theme:

"Modern Meets Retro" Your game should combine modern gameplay mechanics with retro-inspired visual or audio elements. Use pixel art, chiptune sounds, or any retro aesthetic and blend it with modern innovations like procedural generation, roguelikes, or fast-paced action mechanics. ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ

๐Ÿ“œ Rules:

  1. ๐ŸŽจ Participation: You can work solo or in teams.
  2. ๐Ÿ”ง Assets: You can use pre-made assets as long as theyโ€™re credited properly. Original assets are always encouraged.
  3. ๐Ÿ’ป Platforms: Your game must be playable on Web, Windows, Mac, or Linux.
  4. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Engines: Any game engine is allowed (Unity, Godot, Unreal, RPG Maker, etc.).
  5. ๐ŸŽถ Retro Twist: The game must have at least one retro visual or audio element (8-bit, 16-bit, chiptune, etc.), but the core gameplay should feel fresh and modern.

๐ŸŒŸ Twist: Limited Palette Challenge ๐ŸŽจ

For those who want an extra challenge: Restrict your color palette to 8 colors max! ๐ŸŒˆ This optional twist will test your creativity by limiting the number of colors you can use in your game. Games that take on this challenge will receive special recognition in the discord server! ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ Submission Guidelines:

  • Submit your game with a brief description (100 words or fewer) explaining how it fits the theme.
  • Include information about which retro aspects you chose and how modern mechanics were implemented.
  • A playable version must be provided (Web build preferred, but downloadable PC builds are accepted). ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ’พ

๐Ÿ† Voting Criteria:

After the jam ends, the community will vote on submissions based on the following:

  1. ๐Ÿ’ก Creativity: How well the retro and modern elements are combined.
  2. ๐ŸŽฎ Gameplay: How engaging and fun the game is to play.
  3. ๐ŸŽจ Visuals & Audio: How well retro aesthetics are applied.
  4. ๐ŸŒŸ Optional Challenge: Games that successfully implement the 8-color palette restriction will get extra recognition!

๐Ÿ… Prizes:

  • Top 3 games will be featured in a community post in the discord server and on the jam's main page. ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ
  • Special mentions for creativity, best use of retro aesthetics, and best modern gameplay fusion. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ก

Submission Dates:

  • ๐Ÿ“… Submissions open: Friday 1st November 2024
  • โณ Submissions close:  8th November 2024/one week later
  • ๐Ÿ Voting: Begins immediately after submissions close and lasts for 3 days.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Additional Info:

โ“ FAQ:

  • Can teams collaborate? Yes, you can work solo or form teams.
  • Are there restrictions on game engines? No, any game engine is allowed.
  • What if I canโ€™t finish my game? Submitting a game is encouraged, even if itโ€™s a work in progress!

Happy Jamming!

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Dive into a pixel art world where dreams collide with reality. Play as Bow in this top-down quest for truth
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DARK FANTASY DOS ADVENTURE
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2D parkour platformer, switch worlds, dodge obstacles, collect hard disks, and race against time.
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3D SUPER MARIO BOSS RUSH REIMAGINATION
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Swim with the aliens
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A reimagined 3D remake of the classic arcade game
Survival
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carnage
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The highest place on Earth
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The journey of a RED fox
Adventure
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Conquer earth by eliminating pity humans. This is 2-day project for Jam. My first game ever.
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A retro-styled adventure game!
Adventure
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Play and have fun with your friends And try to win
Action
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You are being invaded by the aliens. Survive!
Action
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Shoot the aliens and rack up a high score!
Shooter
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