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A jam submission

Shifter (Dissonance Game Jam Edition)View game page

A Puzzle Game where you shift through realities.
Submitted by OKNO Games (@oknodev) — 25 minutes, 13 seconds before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Theme#294.1254.125
Game Design#393.9753.975
Fun#713.8003.800
Overall#873.7173.717
Innovation#1473.6003.600
Audio#1703.5253.525
Graphics#5743.2753.275

Ranked from 40 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

How does you game fit the theme?
The game's main concept is switching between two different realities. Where some things might be real in one reality but some isn't

Did you write all the code and made all the assets from scratch?
Yes we made all the code however, the music was from opengameart.org

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Submitted(+1)

Well there was definitely some of that sweet lore at the end of game, though very confusing lore, definitely ,roe that had me wondering a bit.  Gameplay wise though it was a relatively well done platformer, I didn't really run into too many puzzles, mostly due to the hints given by the tex ton screen constantly.  But it did have a bit of an element of that which is nice.

Although I do have to say the jump was quite floaty, which fit, but it felt a little weird to use andait left me in the air quite a lot which slowed down the gameplay a decent amount.  It did help in terms of height though which is always nice.

On the topic of the puzzles though, I do feel like the text was a bit too... "hinty" I guess?  it essentially gave away any solution that I would've been puzzled by in most situations. although that may also be down to the puzzles relatively simple design at least in my play through and my personal opinion.  Which is not a bad thing, just makes it a lot easier to run through, but it does make the puzzles a bit more boring which makes sense obviously, they're not causing you to have to think them through as much.  But they are also more accessible if the difficulty is lower which is quite nice as well.

It's a hard balancing act when it comes to puzzles in games.  You've gotta try and make it difficult enough for people that figure it out, while also making it clear enough for people that are stuck on the puzzle.  Very complex to design.

Overall though a relatively well done and a pretty complete platformer that I feel like just needs a bit of character controller tweaking to make it feel a little better to platform with.  As well as maybe a bit less helpful text to make the puzzles a bit more of a puzzle.  But that's more my opinion for sure, and we could be in space for all I know and that could be the reason for the floaty jump.

Submitted(+1)

Really well done game! I liked a lot the gameplay :)

Submitted(+1)

Nice little game! The music is very nice! I got a weird bug that made me jump every time I hit the ground but it's not a big deal. I rated it and I would appreciate if you'd go rate and play my game too! Thanks!

Submitted(+1)

I had a good time with your game! The puzzles were fun to solve and were well designed that I wasn't ever frustrated when I had to stop and think.

Submitted(+1)

Super fun and clever, I like how in some jumps you could "predict" that you needed to change realities and then you were right! I felt smart haha

Submitted

I had fun playing it with my friend, and I find the philosophical texts very interesting :) we recorded our reaction and tomorrow or very soon it will be on my youtube channel, WITH THE CONDITION that you vote for my game first :) https://quantummax98.itch.io/itisnotreal

Submitted(+1)

Enjoyed the look of the lighting in the game, very polished. The story element was nice and the overall feel of the game was comforting. A relaxing game, in my opinion.

Good job and have fun jamming!! ^^

Submitted(+1)

It reminds me of a game called "Cats are liquid"

Submitted(+1)

I'm a sucker for phase-shifting, especially doing it midair. The puzzles aren't too complicate, but provide just enough thought as to not be obvious. I really like the vibe with the simple aesthetics and relaxing music. The floaty nature of the controls works with that vibe, too.

I would've liked some slight controls tweaking -- that is coyote time, a more variable jump -- and maybe just some slightly more complex puzzles, but you did an amazing job in the amount of time you had to make it. Congratulations.

Submitted(+1)

I love how you guys make a timing platforms, also I quite enjoy the game :D great job!

Developer

Thank you!

Submitted(+1)

THIS GAME IS EXCELLENT! Your team did it waaaaaaaaay better than me :)

Though there are some things I would like to note:

  • The safeguards to avoid clipping are great (and something I never thought of) but it kind of confused me when I didn't know why it was beeping
  • The parkour was a bit challenging because I couldn't see where the next platform is on the other reality
  • The buttons are a bit confusing because I didn't know what it activated most of the time.

If these were meant to happen then just ignore it.

Developer(+1)

Thank you very much and thanks for the feedback! We will look into the puzzle aspect of things since it's not the most polished aspect of the game.

Submitted(+1)

The core mechanic are great. The level design and the use of the switching between realities are good as well. Good job.

Developer

Thank you very much!

Submitted(+1)

Cool game. I really like the simple Art Style. (reminds me of a former game jam game)

Developer

Thank you!

Submitted(+1)

The gameplay is amazing, shifting through worlds is insanely fun and creative well done!

Developer

Thank you!

Submitted(+1)

Pretty interesting idea. The graphics were simple, but it was very fitting to your game style.

Developer

Thank you!

Submitted(+1)

This is mind-blowing. The gameplay, the storytelling, the minimalist look and the cool puzzle, are all amazing. Congrats on the great submission 🎉🎉

Developer(+1)

Thank you very much!

(+1)

I guess great minds think alike, well done!

Developer

Yea hehe, Thank you!

Submitted(+1)

I really enjoyed playing this. It was kind of hard, I like a challenge! ;) The music was nice and chill and I I liked how you used the theme! Great job! 

Developer

Thank you very much!

Submitted(+1)

Every Game Jam I find the game that is almost exactly the same as mine! Anyways, this game is a much more peaceful experience than mine and involved puzzle design. Great job!

Developer

Thank you! I guess there were a couple of us with the same idea, hehe.

Submitted(+1)

loved the music and the concept, really works with the theme!  the puzzles were appropriately challenging and had a nice difficulty ramp.  good level design and really appreciated the checkpoints ;P great work!!

Developer

Thank you!

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