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How does your game fit the theme?
The "Final Broadcast" game fits the "Calm Before the Storm" theme by using the final hours before an impending disaster (like a meteor strike) as a period for reflection and preparation. The game allows players to experience this calm through choices about music and interaction with callers, mirroring the introspective time just before the chaos.
Did you write all the code and made all the assets from scratch?
The image used for the background was AI generated using Adobe Firefly. The songs featured in the game are from Pixabay and attributed within the game (with the artists name). Code written in HTML, JS, and CSS were mostly written by me, save for the loader in the loading screen (from CSS Loaders) and carousel code (From Jenning's code pen)
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Basically a visual novel but very well written, hence my high scoring. UI is perfectly functional and looks good too, dialogue gives a real sense of what is happening.
I'd love to see this expanded into a full game, as its a similar vein to Not For Broadcast.
this hits deep, daaamn...
good job!
Really chilling but fun experience, felt like I was in the game at some points, great work!
Hee-ho. Interesting game
You also did a visual novel. It was interesting, I think it has multiple interpretations for everyone playing.
That was a very nice game, very calming and actually makes you think and see through different points of view. My fun was kinda ruined by two things: the inconsistent reactions rom the caller while using the same answers, and the impossibility to get a different ending. I played 5 run, even refreshed my page on the 5th, and I always get the same final message :x
Wow, thank you for playing it multiple times!
When the game was tested, it initially had one response per caller. However, I got the feedback that the callers are “too nice” and “too accepting” so I had to rewrite the script so there are two possible responses from the caller: one positive and one negative (ish) for each DJ advice. It was the final day before submission so I ended up randomising the answers. The succeeding caller responses were supposed to be based on your previous advice, but my brain wasn’t working anymore so I took the easy way out :P
As for the endings, they would differ if: you skipped all the songs (giving you the Silent endings) and if you contemplated in each song (giving you the Reflective endings). The advice you gave also affects the ending but you have to pick consistent answers. I’m writing more scripts for the endings based on the callers you encounter, too. I wanted to hide lots of Easter eggs for the proper, first version of the game :D
Oooh okay that’s interesting! I didn’t try to either contemplate or skip x) Inlike it’s more focused on our advice than on people’s reactions, I though about that. I must have always missed a few answer while trying to be consistent, but it’s not always obvious to as what it reflects. I don’t know how you count this consistency, but make sure to be forgiving, if we required 100% score for each ending it might be tough! I’m looking forward to play an updated version :)
Good writing, fitting story, rather a short interactive experience than a game.
Thank you for giving it a try :)
Yeah, I agree that it’s more of an interactive experience than a game at the moment. I was thinking of adding puzzles during the “contemplate” mode when listening to the songs but thought it would be a lot of work to do in just a week. I’m taking in everyone’s feedback to improve the game after the jam ends.
Interesting take on the theme very deep! Contemplating calmly at the end of the storm (meteor). Full screen support would been nice, and maybe the end explosion scene. Good job!
Feedback noted! Thank you! I wonder if I can do a quick fix and write the code for full screen during the game jam?
And yes, the end scene can definitely be improved. It was rushed because it was the final day of submission and I ran into some bugs. Thank you again for taking the time to play the game :)
A very good end of the world therapy sim! The world may have ended, but at least the people were happy and content with life...except one or two.
Thanks for playing the game! I didn't think of it as a therapy simulator, but now that you mention it, the game can be therapeutic :D
The caller's responses are randomised at the moment, so some of them can be jerks (but some gameplays, they can be accepting)
Whoa, did not expect this deep of a game in a game jam. There's a strong sense of nostalgic sadness, how everything we've ever done can be undone in a single, unlucky moment. I really liked the way the DJ and callers handled the situation, they felt like real people.
Thank you for your kind words ٩(｡•́‿•̀｡)۶ I worked on this project pouring into words what I hope people will tell each other during hard times. (Although, for reality's sake, I had to add dismissive remarks from the callers because people's emotions can overwhelm them)
Man, that makes one stop and think. Really nice writing
Thank you! I am what you might consider a "frustrated writer" so it's heartening to read your comment :)
Also, I've been craving for kebabs since I played your game. Might stop by a shop this week :P
Cool game, really like the music!
Thanks! I like the cat in your game. A bit annoying, but hey, I love cats :3
Brilliant game. Very well made and great music! Congrats and good luck!
Thank you for your kind words and you too! Good luck! I enjoyed collecting cargo boxes in your game :D
Interesting take, and I really liked the music
Thank you :)
Your game is well-made! There are different ways you can play it and your choice of music is superb (I'm still jamming with it)
Really cool way to showcase the creator's music! And I'm just trying my best with the advice, if frustrated caller didn't want my advice than they shouldn't have called.
The game initially had only nice callers who just kind of accept any advice with positivity. But when it was tested, the feedback I got was it was too unrealistic for callers to be accepting and pragmatic all the time, so I added negative (-ish) responses. So it's not you. Sometimes, it's just how the world is :(
Oh, btw! You're right! This project also aims to showcase musicians as a way to show my gratitude for letting developers use their work (for free!) :D So I'm glad you picked that up. I will be contacting some indie artists and ask if I can feature their music in the game as I develop it.
Oh damn, now I’m feeling sad. Great job on this submission though, it was fun playing it.
Thank you for playing the game :D I had fun playing yours as well. Your game has a great potential for story-telling.
This is touching, I liked it
Thanks for playing the game :) I liked your game too! The character has to learn to swim to get more shinies!
Beautiful and somber game where a kind of real and primal fear gets realized. A chance to step into those shoes sure is something.
Thanks for playing the game. This so poetic. You've given me an idea for another game to develop :D