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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Game Design | #185 | 3.733 | 3.733 |
| Graphics | #206 | 3.867 | 3.867 |
| Fun | #330 | 3.467 | 3.467 |
| Innovation | #574 | 3.133 | 3.133 |
| Overall | #686 | 3.078 | 3.078 |
| Theme | #1036 | 2.733 | 2.733 |
| Audio | #1664 | 1.533 | 1.533 |
Ranked from 15 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
In what way does your game fit the theme?
The more boxes you place, the heavier the platform becomes, which will in most cases be an advantage for you.
Did you write all the code yourself and made all the assets from scratch?
Yes (apart from the engine of course)
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A super fun little puzzle platformer. Well done.
The game idea is nice, but I don't really see how it fits the theme. Other than that, the effects were juicy so the gameplay experience was enjoyable, nice work!
I also got the heavy white noise on the screen, but in the downloaded version it's fine.
Took my a lot of time to realize I can touch the lazers for a short time without restarting..
Also, I felt like the stages were sometimes dividied into 2 stages merged together, so if I failed I had to redo quite a lot of stuff which felt slow. I also missed audio, but since that's a jam it's totally understandable.
I did liked the mechanic, maybe add the ability to stack the boxes and jump on them..?
Overall good game, well done!
Heeyy thank you for the feedback
I watched some of my friends play, and yeah, some of them couldn't figure out the laser thing, i'll have to work on that
For the 2 stages thing, i'll see what i can do about that
Jumping on the boxes was actually a thing i wanted to do! but the default collision system caused issues with that, so i think i will just build my own collision response from scratch, for the boxes at least
Good game cool mechanics reminds me a bit of portal anyway good job keep it up!
also if you have time please check out my game thanks you feedbacks are welcome :)
https://itch.io/jam/brackeys-5/rate/929212
Really cool aesthetic with a great attention to detail when it comes to implementing the player movement and interactions. Later levels felt a bit frustrating with their longer travel times. However the mechanics worked great together, with good introduction of the concepts to the player and a great difficulty curve. Great work!
The game is perfect! Feels like a full fledged game. I am in love with the emancipation grid and just how smooth and crisp the game feels. The platforming and the box throwing is solid. The age old box on a button formula but executed in such a beautiful way. Your game doesn't feel like a beginner's game at all. Wonderful wonderful work!
I like all the animations for the player and how realistic it looks. Really fun and polished game overall.
P.S. I would really appreciate it if you check out my game, Pitch Black
no, this is a bug, not sure how it happens — probably because i'm using GLES 3 instead of GLES 2
apparently for one other person this stopped after level 1?
Try using the downloadable version if it keeps happening
Like the commenter below, reminds me of Portal and the companion cube, which I really enjoyed! I liked that gravity played a really important role in your game, and seeing the progression between levels with layering new parts to the mechanics of the box & its physics was a nice addition.
Also good choice on make the laser not instant-kill you -- made the gameplay a lot more forgiving if I accidentally touched the laser's hitbox.
Thanks for sharing!!
Really pretty, reminded me a bit of portal with the boxes
I loved the graphics for this one! Some Sound effects would make this game a lot better. The level design was really good. You introduced the players very well in to your game. And well you really stretched the theme on this one :D.
Weirdly complex, and a really nice idea that's got a lot of promise. I love how you gave the player so much leniency with the lasers, to make mistakes and rectify them before just dying. Shows a real understanding of fairness to the player that I appreciate.