🎮 Weekly Jam #3 - Retro 🎮

Welcome to the Retro Game Jam! For this week-long jam, we’re throwing it back to the classics! Whether it’s pixel art, chiptune music, or retro-inspired mechanics, we want to see your take on the beloved styles and vibes of gaming’s early days. Channel the 8-bit, 16-bit, or arcade era, and let's create something nostalgic!

📅 Jam Dates

• Start Date: 7th October 2024 00:00:00
• End Date: 14th October 2024 00:00:00

🕹️ Theme: Retro

The theme is "Retro," and you can interpret that in any way you like! Think back to the golden age of video games, whether you’re drawing inspiration from early consoles, classic arcade games, or even retro aesthetics.

Ideas to Inspire You:

• Pixel Art Platformer: Bring back the side-scrolling magic of classic platformers.
• Arcade Action: Fast-paced, high-score-driven gameplay with simple controls.
• 8-bit Adventure: Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and battle enemies in a pixelated world.
• Retro-Futuristic: Create a game that imagines the future as it was viewed in the past (think "1980s sci-fi").

📝 Rules & Guidelines:

1. Timeframe: You have 1 week to develop your game.
2. Pre-Made Assets: You can use pre-existing assets, but the game should be primarily developed during the jam.
3. Team Size: Work solo or in a team—your choice!
4. Engines: Feel free to use any game development tools or engines.
5. Platforms: Submit for any playable platform (PC, Mac, Web, etc.).

🌟 Advice for Participants:

• Scope Simple: Retro games thrived on simple mechanics. Keep your scope small and focus on nailing the feel of a classic game.
• Capture the Vibe: Whether it’s through pixel art, chiptune soundtracks, or retro mechanics, try to capture the spirit of the past.
• Teamwork: If you’re teaming up, divide the work based on strengths. If you’re solo, focus on areas where you can shine.
• Stay Connected: Share your progress, ask for help, and offer feedback to other participants. We’re all here to have fun and learn.
• Have Fun: Retro is all about nostalgia and fun—don’t stress about perfection. Enjoy the process!

🛠️ Submissions:

• Deadline: Submit your game by 14th October 2024 00:00:00.
• Playable Build: Ensure your game is playable and easy to run.
• Description: Include a short description of your game and how it fits the "Retro" theme.

💬 Community and Resources:

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Let’s celebrate the classics and create something that feels like it could belong in an old-school arcade or on a vintage console. Get ready to jam, and happy creating!