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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Innovation | #60 | 3.739 | 3.739 |
| Theme | #67 | 3.891 | 3.891 |
| Audio | #70 | 3.674 | 3.674 |
| Overall | #174 | 3.446 | 3.446 |
| Game Design | #254 | 3.326 | 3.326 |
| Graphics | #276 | 3.478 | 3.478 |
| Fun | #596 | 2.565 | 2.565 |
Ranked from 46 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?
This is a mental-health focused typing game aimed at creating a soothing environment for you to feel a little less alone in. I chose to use "you're not alone" in a way which would help players feel comforted in the way they feel & experience the world. I hope people realise they share things they feel with others & leave playing the game feeling less alone in the world. You're not alone, it's going to be okay - stay.
Did you write all the code and made all the assets from scratch?
Everything was made entirely from scratch & completed solo, except for the SFX, which have been credited in the description of my game.
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Very relaxing, it has something special. Well done!
Thank you so much!! :~)
Hey, I really loved to play the game, especially on my birthday, it made me emotional in a good way! Thank you so much.
If you have some time, please check out ours as well.
Oh my goodness, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 I hope you had an amazing day! Thanks so much for playing! :~)
Nice visuals and music!
Thank you so much!! :~)
simple and lovely :) i think this would be great to visit on hard days <3
Thanks so much! Come back any time you need to. :~)
Congrats on submitting! All the best.
Thanks! :~)
This was an absolutely beautiful experience. Props to you, this made my day <3
Thank you! Come back any time you need. :~)
I will use this as my new typing trainer :D Seriously, I liked it :D
Thank you!!! :~)
This was a really nice game to play, it is a very different take on the theme, I loved it great job!
Thanks so much! :~)
Really intriguing concept, the idea of "healing" games is not explored enough so it's really cool to see. It's hard to evaluate as purely a game, but I enjoyed the experience and it was very calming. Really good work!
Thank you!! I'm so glad you found it calming. :~)
Beautiful interpretation of the theme! Phrases and music combined create an amazing atmosphere. Love the font and little leaves on the background
Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :~)
That was quite a surprise. I wasn't understanding the concept at first but the background music was super soothing and, to be honest, I kinda needed something like that today. It's hard to evaluate as it was a very different experience, but I'm glad I got to play it.
I'd suggest allowing the player to skip the intro on play again, or making the letters appear faster. I know it's supposed to be a calm experience but I got a bit anxious as I felt the letters were showing up too slowly, but it's a really minor thing.
Maybe adding a gentle beep to sound when the player finishes a phrase, I raised the effects sound to the max but I think there was no sfx when you finish a phrase. I also didn't understand why there were pipes and some repeated words when I started writing a phrase, but I didn't bother much about it anyway.
Oh, and perhaps making the phrases that show up once you complete your phrase could have some fading effects to look pretty, but that's just a suggestion since I really liked the background and kept on thinking on ways to make it even more soothing.
That being said, great work and thanks for the experience!
Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed playing - you're welcome back any time you need. I really appreciate this feedback, these are definitely changes I'll be making when the jam is over! :~)
Very creative way to use the UI, definitely a time-killer.
Thank you! :~)
This is a really nice take on the theme. Super well thought out.
Thank you so much!! :~)
What a wonderful and creative take on the theme especially in todays society with the world being so virtual people do often feel alone. Loved the art and music and ui. Loved the concept of the game honestly perfect. As other have mentioned couple bugs with the typing but other than that grteat game and idea you should be proud
Thank you so much, this is so lovely!! Yeah I'm definitely looking into how to fix the bugs for after the jam. Thank you for playing! :~)
Such a lovely, thoughtful game! I love how you interpreted the theme. I had a wonderful time playing. Thank you for making this!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you had a good time! :~)
Surprised by the idea and relaxed now after the hard week with the sound and the prases.
Thank you so much for playing! I'm glad it could help calm you. :~)
Cool Concept! Didn't expect to find a typing game but I actually enjoyed my time playing it.
Thank you so much! Yeah I tried to do something a little different for this jam, I'm glad it paid off & that you enjoyed it! :~)
The typing mechanic had a couple bugs but aside from that this was a great experience thank you
Thanks for playing! Yeah I think the typing mechanics could use some work after the jam for sure, seems to be a common issue for people. I'm glad you liked it tho! :~)
I really appreciate what you’ve done with this game. For people who struggle with their mental health, these small affirmations are such an important thing to incorporate into your daily thoughts. For someone who doesn’t struggle with these things on a daily basis, it’s a very good reminder to be patient and understanding with others who are dealing with these kinds of negative thoughts.
From a more technical perspective the UI was very clean and responsive and looked beautiful. It was a nice calming meditative exercise. Thanks for putting the time into making this.
Thanks Nathan! I'm so glad it helped you take a step back & reflect, absolutely an important practice for anyone - regardless of what you're going through. Thanks so much for playing! :~)
This is a great using of the theme. Nice work.
Thanks so much!! :~)