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A jam submission

Shoot Swap Smash!View game page

shoot'em up(maybe?) with swap! This is a submission for BBJ 2024 https://itch.io/jam/boss-rush-jam-2024
Submitted by BBUNSIK (@LeeBbunsik), K00sin (@K00sin1) — 2 days, 5 hours before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
ART / VISUALS#194.2904.290
USE OF THEME#223.8553.855
Overall#443.5343.534
SOUNDS / MUSIC#703.4493.449
BOSS DESIGN#793.2753.275
CONTROLS#893.2173.217
FUN#1043.1163.116

Ranked from 69 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Game's take on the theme
By exchanging the positions of two characters, player can avoid enemy attacks and attack from a more advantageous position.

Did your team create the vast majority of art and music during the game jam?
yes

Did your game use PlusMusic?
no

Did your game use Playroom?
no

Did your game use generative AI art?
no

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Submitted

Cool game, I think with more space on each level and feedback when the boss receives damage it would be perfect

Submitted (1 edit)

I need to be honest. I had a lot of hope for this game, but I had to put it down before beating the first boss. The giant spheres that fly out at you are way too fast for me; I don't have the reflexes to dodge that attack. Then I started experimenting with the swap function. I assumed that when I used it, the two characters would swap locations, allowing me to dodge attacks that way. It wasn't the case. I think that if you let the characters swap location, the gameplay would become much more dynamic and fun. As of now, the game is overwhelming and takes place in a small arena without much breathing room or change of pace. Some players will be able to handle it, but I can't.

That being said, I feel that the concept is really strong. I love the art and music too. I hope you find a lot of good players who can tackle this. It deserves to go far.

Submitted

art style was very cool, tricky to get at first but after a lill i got the hang of it.. awesome game :3

Submitted

Loved your flash art style. Took me some time to get a handle of the controls. It would be great if there was a tutorial/practice area to learn the swapping mechanic.

Submitted

I love the artstyle!

Host

An interesting entry with stunning graphics! Took a minute to realize exactly what was going on -- but once I realized exactly how the game worked, the controls were very intuitive and the game was very fun! Great job!!

Submitted

Nice game I like the arcade vibe.

It didn't load for me? Maybe I have to give it more time....

nevermind got it to load just fine...not sure hit an internet bump I guess. Cool fast paced, action game! 4/5

Submitted

Awesome game! I love the throwback arcade vibes!

Submitted

Super fun and amazing visuals! Love it!

Submitted

Fantastic art, the music combined with the aesthetic really pushes a style that will welcome fans. I did find that the camera is a bit limiting too often and will often result in the player taking damage from sources they can't see, that will probably leave some feeling frustrated. Otherwise great work!

Submitted

One of the best interpretations of the theme I’ve seen in this jam! The controls are very innovative and strategic, and the art is just SO GOOD. I think some improvements could be made on the bosses to make them just a little bit less repetitive, but other than that, awesome job!

Submitted

Hey! Awesome work! Really liked it! Great interpretation, but it's not that explained. The bosses have too much health but its fine. GORGEOUS ART!

Submitted

Hey! Awesome work! Really liked it! Great interpretation, but it's not that explained. The bosses have too much health but its fine. GORGEOUS ART!

Submitted

Awesome interpretation for the theme, and great visuals! The combat is also very cool, but it could use some evasion/dodge.

Submitted

Incredibly unique game, and an excellent interpretation of the exchange theme. I love the art style and animations, and music is very catchy. I found it quite difficult though, and the controls definitely take some getting used to. I still have yet to defeat the first boss. But overall, this is such a creative entry!

Submitted

This game is super fun! I do think it's a little hard to dodge bullets, some sort of evasive move would have been nice. Also the boss has a ton of HP and is kinda hard to kill.

Submitted

Loved the art and the characters, but the purple background makes recognizing the attacks a little bit confusing

Submitted (1 edit)

I love how you made the two characters have two contrasting colors, it really gives the game a unique style.

Submitted (1 edit)

boogie-woogie 👍

I would decrease bosses' hp in half,

Make wider camera angle in first bossfight

and as a suggestion: remove regular bullets and make every bullet linked to specific color

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