Great puzzle experience with level design reminiscent of The Witness, requiring you to explore seemingly optional paths to understand the mechanics needed to progress and cleverly playing with perspectives. The graphics are beautiful, and I absolutely loved the mirror mechanic. This game deserves more ratings. Great job!!
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Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
Innovation | #22 | 3.875 | 3.875 |
Graphics | #27 | 4.375 | 4.375 |
Gameplay | #34 | 3.750 | 3.750 |
Overall | #57 | 3.750 | 3.750 |
Theme interpretation | #153 | 3.250 | 3.250 |
Audio | #247 | 2.625 | 2.625 |
Ranked from 8 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
GitHub repository URL
https://github.com/JeppeLindberg/game_off_2024
Game description
Explore the strange castle, using the artifact to solve the mysteries it presents.
Controls:
WASD: Movement
Mouse: Aim
E: Bring up the artifact
Mouse button 1: Activate artifact
E again: Accept solution
A/D with artifact out: Rotate indicator
v1.1
(v1.1 changes: Prevented a softlock provoked by stepping into an area of the upper parts of the castle, fixed a display bug when playing in fullscreen)
Theme interpretation
The main puzzle that the player need to solve requires figuring out the minor mechanics, which are kept secret. Explore the full area to learn the secrets, and gain access to the final room.
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