We all remember the feeling; the game looked sooo good on the cover but the disappointment when seing the actual game. Especially true for the games back in the 80s.

But this is Your chance - You will be given (when the jam starts) three video game covers from the 80s and/or 90s to choose from and create the game You think the cover deserves. Maybe it will be a 2D pixel game inspired by the original game, or an all-in 3D FPS version of the blocky, pixel game from back then.

COVERS

This time You have these covers to chose from;

Bionic Commando (Gameplay - ZX Spectrum - Gameplay - NES)

Labyrinth (Gameplay video)

Paradroid (Gameplay - C64)

DISCORD

Why not get social on our Discord server? Chat with jammers, ask questions, get help or help others out!

https://discord.gg/y4bmtcYuTu

RULES

• The game should be made within the timeframe of the Jam, but preparation and re-use of assets, code and music/sfx is allowed (You must have the right to use the assets, and due credits should be given on the submission page and also preferably in game).
• Do not use AI generated assets (images, sprites, models, sound or music) - there are loads of talented people that will gladly help or have already provided free (or cheap) assets to use.  
• Any game engine can be used, and any target platform is allowed but experience says that a WebGL build is often played more.
• Teams of up to four persons are allowed.
• Submission time is final.

Any questions? Just ask in the community page or on the discord server. 

VOTING

After the submission deadline, there will be a voting period with the following categories:

• Overall - Is this game fun and great in all aspects?
• Cover inspiration - How well the game reflects the cover in all aspects (look, gameplay and so on)
• Playability - How fun is the game to play? Responsive controls? Or do the resemble the original game? That might be extra points :)
• Graphics - Does the game look awesome? Are assets coherent in look and design? 
• Sound - Is the music inspired by the original game in some way? Or does it just reflect the cover in a very good way or just really awesome?

But most important is to give feedback and comments to help eachother evolve!

Have Fun!