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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Audio | #17 | 3.945 | 3.945 |
| Overall | #26 | 3.909 | 3.909 |
| Graphics | #29 | 4.164 | 4.164 |
| Innovation | #32 | 3.891 | 3.891 |
| Gameplay | #77 | 3.436 | 3.436 |
| Theme interpretation | #84 | 3.836 | 3.836 |
Ranked from 55 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
GitHub repository URL:
https://github.com/JetSimon/flies-in-a-jar
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Fun short game with satisfying clicky sounds!
Great game! Really catchy and intriging, I was stuck in the first puzzle (guess i am noob about decoding xD) but I wanted so much to play it until the end. I am looking forward to play more of this game in future releases!! :3
This was fantastic, and I loved the puzzles you had!
Definitely inspiring me to try and make something as good as this!
What a thrilling experience. Though, I could've earned my scares with a little more build-up. I don't know what the flies are, who the captive dude is, and why I can see myself. I don't know why the flies matter.
This was a very interesting experience, i didn't know what was waiting after every step
I don't want to spoil anything so I'll keep this short.. This was a great game with a really cool escape room experience.
Spoilers*
Wow, you had me spooked in the morning! I love these SCP style cosmic odd horror type deals, and you sold it so well. I was a bit lost with some of the puzzles which does tend to happen with games that require outside knowledge that may not be obvious to some players (Even if they're actually super creative and cool Genisis 1:3). I got there in the end but from a design perspective it may help to give more context clues to guide the player. For instance, with the light puzzle, maybe the sound of the lights flicking off or a visual queue to show that you are controlling the lights in the rooms and not just trying to light up all the squares.
With all that said, I think this game is wonderfully creative and definitely a well rounded short experience.
The highlights for me was the sound design with attention to details such as the key presses and audio distortions. (also is that goshzilla i see? <3)
It is Goshzilla! Thanks for noticing
and very good feedback thank you!
This was an excellent game, really fun!
Interesting idea, I was a bit confused at the beginning, but I figured it out somehow. I got scared by the dude in the second room :))) Then the final is a bit straight forward, you could add a second ending. It would make it more interesting.
But anyway, it is a great game and I really had fun playing it, good job!
Very fun, I gotta say the first puzzle is the hardest to figure out, then it's downhill. But a great game regardless! It took me like an hour to complete, then I speedran it and completed it in 17 seconds! XD
Nice game! My game concept seems a little similar to yours too :P I like the concept of searching online to these sort of stuff. Though it was a little confusing at first I could grasp it after a while. I think a thing that could be improved was the controls scheme. Having to press 1 and 2 and 0 and tab to access different parts was a little inconvenient. But great game!
I thought the buttons worked very well to give you the feel of being an operator on a console. It's not like an action game where you need comfortable controls.
Great concept, it's just a little confusing to get into the game at first. I really love the atmosphere and the artwork. Very polished UI and interface, very atmospheric and aesthetically pleasing, and very interesting hook. Seems like a good idea to keep developing this game further and I think it could have a lot of success.
Great game! The world you've created felt real and made me really curious about what will come afterward. Keep up the good work!
Wonderful game, with fun puzzles. Loved the atmosphere. Great job!
Fantastic game, great sound, great tone, fun puzzles. Really well done.
Loved the interpretation of the theme! The ominous energy and mystery of the game had me unable to do anything else until I reached the end. Absolutely deserving of five stars all around.
Beautiful game - loved every moment of it. FItting graphics, good tone, and nice ending.
This game was so cool! I really like the art style and the creative take on the theme. The only problem for me was figuring out what to do with the link in the email lol, but after that I was rolling. It was a super interesting experience 👍