Interesting and unique mowed game design! It took me a while to figure out what was hitting me, those grass bits looked so innocent.
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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Originality | #50 | 4.067 | 4.067 |
| Presentation (graphics, audio) | #177 | 3.400 | 3.400 |
| Fun | #180 | 3.133 | 3.133 |
| Theme | #212 | 3.200 | 3.200 |
Ranked from 15 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
How does your game represent Mode?
As a kid, I thought the word "Mowed" was spelled like "Mode", so we spent an ungodly number of hours making a game about it.
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The gameplay of this one was really good with this game who knew protecting flowers could be so intense. Loved the gameplay mechanic of the rock and the log changing the way the lawnmower shoots. Plus you have the ranking system in this game too for player who want to improve. The art was fantastic too I loved the design of the main menu.
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PowerStruggle (Unfinished)It's funny that you mention that! Our team's artist suggested adding a gas meter that depletes over time, signifying how much time is left in the stage. It would have been the right move, but I was committed to the 4:3 aspect ratio by that point and the field of play fills up the whole screen, leaving no room for UI elements. Thanks for taking the time to play our game and leave feedback!
MY PRECIOUS FLOWERS NOOOOO!
But seriously this game is good. It definitely reminds me of old Atari and Namco games I've played. And it's so much fun. (And is that kid intentionally trying to mow rocks what's wrong with him!?) It took me a bit to realize that the grass clippings were dangerous and not just visual polish, but that's my only criticism. Everything else is great! And the theme interpretation is 10/10, completely unique.
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CorgicycleThanks for pointing that out! I can totally see how that would be confusing; high-speed blades of grass aren't very threatening in real life, after all. I'm glad the Namco influence shined through, because we were aiming for a Dig Dug-esque experience with this one. I appreciate the play and the kind/constructive feedback!
That's far more swearing at a cartoon child than I would have preferred to do today... I thought I could get one over on 'em by planting where he'd already "mode", but he's as bad at mowing as I was a kid so he got me with silver once or twice. Very well done, really cute entry!
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Counted Out - BigMode Jam 2023The artwork is very nice i love it, and surprisingly the gameplay is fun xD i liked it. Nailed it dude!
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Nebula Noir - Chapter 1Hopefully it's not TOO surprising! I've been playing games since I was old enough to hold a controller, so I'm hoping all those years have given me some insight into what makes for fun gameplay. Thanks for giving our game a shot and bringing the positivity- I'm excited to try out your game when I get the chance!
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