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Deborah Runs From Monsters's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Audio | #469 | 3.102 | 3.102 |
| Graphics | #663 | 3.153 | 3.153 |
| Game Design | #893 | 2.729 | 2.729 |
| Overall | #923 | 2.630 | 2.630 |
| Innovation | #998 | 2.390 | 2.390 |
| Fun | #1108 | 2.305 | 2.305 |
| Theme | #1242 | 2.102 | 2.102 |
Ranked from 59 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?
Two ways! Debora (who is running from monsters) is in The Realm of Chaos running for her life trying to get back to her home dimension of The Bureau of Geometric Order. So the theme of the game matches the theme of the jam. Also, the game is intentionally challenging, and it gets harder the longer you play a level. Causing a great deal of chaos in the player and controls to try and hit the right button at the right time.
Did you write all the code yourself and made all the assets from scratch?
I wrote all the code myself! I did not make the assets from scratch as I saw in the description that wasn't necessary. I did, however, credit all assets in the description.
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Very solid music, I enjoyed the theme of this game and how you visually adapted chaos to contrast with a protagonist of "Order," AKA a geometric cube. Especially smart in this sort of runner game.
I would have liked a bit of a more obvious health bar- it took me a few plays to understand when I was losing health, and the text at times got sort of heavy and hard to read with the font choice.
Overall, a fun challenge with beautiful art; I like how the game gets faster as you progress along, keeping the energy and interest up while also feeling more chaotic. Adding the mechanic where you have to put up your blue and red shields accordingly adds a fun twist to the gameplay that continues to keep you on your toes.
I absolutely agree with this assessment. A more clear display of lives, like with a health bar would make it a better experience. I also appreciate the note on the font and tone of the text. I will go back and search for a new one that still feels whimsical but is more legible. Thanks!
incredible audio, and pretty good overall. there isn't a pause button though..
There is a pause function. If you are currently running you can press escape and a pause menu will show up. I apologize for not making that clearer!
cute game, and very challenging! it's amazing you made this by yourself, I love it!
Thanks for your kind words. It is my first game, I'm very proud.
Good game! very challenging
The Design was good and the Music was good too. I personally dont like so much text in a Game, that was the "Fun_taker" here. But I think a lot of people will like this game and give a good rating.
Thank you! I think I agree! I think there is a bit too much text for a game as simple as this. I appreciate your feedback. This is the first game I have made so it was hard to know where to find that balance, your comment helped put things in perspective.
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Nice setting - like the backgrounds & music you chose, some additional sound effects when hitting 'bad stuff' / 'good stuff' would have been a great addition.
Thanks for your feedback. I agree there definitely should be more sound effects. That is an area I am least passionate about so it didn't make the list of priorities for first ever game but it is important for a future update if that ever happens.
nice try!
Very nice and relaxing game. Loved the background music.
Loved the graphics!
Really enjoyed the background visuals on this game