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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Graphics | #2 | 4.548 | 4.548 |
| Sound | #2 | 3.774 | 3.774 |
| Creativity | #14 | 3.419 | 3.419 |
| Overall | #19 | 3.376 | 3.376 |
| Bitness (is the game 1bit?) | #26 | 4.258 | 4.258 |
| Fun | #28 | 2.645 | 2.645 |
| Use of Theme(s) (does the game have reflections, radioactivity, and/or dragons?) | #55 | 1.613 | 1.613 |
Ranked from 31 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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One of the best games in this game jam. The graphics and sound is really impressive for a game that was made in 3 days. It has the potential to get top 3 in his game jam.
Absolutely one of the most visually stunning entries; simple but neat mechanics, unique concept.
Love it!
It was great to look at; the explosion was cool, but it could have appeared earlier (maybe at the start)
Good idea.
I liked the background, when i suddenly release the buttons the balloon after hitting the ground sides a bit which is not realistic.
The game looked beautiful and the audio was good too. I'm a bit confused about how it fits the theme though
About 1min into the game there is a nuclear explosion ("Radioactivity") in the background, which is explaining that the wind pushing your balloon is the blast wind from a previous explosion, and you are also rescuing people from the area.
Oh I see
The game looks stunning. I think you managed to squeeze just about as much detail as you can get out of two colours. Great work.
I would say their are 3 colors. (Grayish, Bluish, and Tanish)
EDIT: Nevermind it is actually two colors with dithering. My bad.
There are two colours. Please read this:
https://www.spriteland.com/tutorials/pixel-art-dithering-tutorial-what-is-dithering.html
Yes, now I understand what dithering is, and that it is only two colors. My fault. I do not have that great of a eye.
EDIT: I am really sorry. for my mistake. If you want I can take down the post about it being three colors?
No, it's OK. :)
Still really sorry!
The art was awesome! I loved the audio. The game was relaxing. I loved how polished the game felt. I do not know how it relates to the theme at all. I did not understand the point of the game (No high score) For how bitty the game is I am not sure. I think it is one-bit, but it is hard to tell. For me how bitty the game looks is almost as important as how bitty the game is. Over all great art and audio, but the gameplay needs a bit of work. Keep it up!
Very unique and charming game. I like it very much.
Absolutely fantastic title! Reminds me of an old gameboy title both in terms of aesthetics and how hard/frustrating it is at times!
Dig the palette and the execution!
Just to add the game uses the theme "Radioactivity", but it becomes more obvious around halfway through the game.
Sound: 10/10
Art: 10/10
Gameplay: 4/10
How is this related to the theme?
You have to play the game to find out.
Edit: Just to add the game uses the theme "Radioactivity", but it becomes more obvious around halfway through the game.