How does the game fit the theme?
You are forced to be the subject for a mad scientist that has only a last chance, and has no choice but to believe nothing can go wrong.

What code and assets did you not make from scratch during the jam (if any)?
All the assets not made from scratch are listed in the description of the project page, and below:

3D Models:

Crossbow (weapon): https://puszke.itch.io/retro-psx-medieval

Ballista Bolt: https://opengameart.org/content/ballista-bolt

Horror Dolls: https://retro-spud.itch.io/psx-horror-dolls

Mr. Z (boss): https://retro-spud.itch.io/psx-mr-z

Scenario: https://kenney.nl/assets/retro-medieval-kit

Ammo drop: https://doctor-sci3nce.itch.io/psx-ammo-boxes

Book: https://opengameart.org/content/old-book

2D Assets:

Potion Vials: https://paowieepixel.itch.io/potion-vials

Darinia Font: https://valiegraphie.itch.io/darinia-medieval-pixel-font

PSX Forest Textures: https://ju5t1nj.itch.io/psx-plus-forest-pack

Sound FX:

General: https://yourpalrob.itch.io/must-have-horror-sound-effects

Crossbow SFX: https://opengameart.org/content/crossbow-sounds

Code:

Brackeys 3D Proto Controller was adapted.

VFX Distortion Shader was adapted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ilhL8JFes

How many people worked on the game?
2