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A jam submission

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A game where the challenge is to start the game
Submitted by Vitbull88 — 3 days, 18 hours before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Story#84.3034.303
Theme#1193.8033.803
Music#1603.5303.530
Fun#1603.6063.606
Mechanics#2573.2273.227
Aesthetics#3663.2733.273
Sound#4412.3482.348

Ranked from 66 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

How many people worked on this game total?
1

Did you use any existing assets? If so, list them below.
No

Link to your source?
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PoSL6_gtfJXu4tedn3j6NueFCB4xmRv2?usp=sharing

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Submitted(+2)

I think it should have more save points.

I've never felt so self-conscious about writing a comment, that in itself makes your game a winner.

Developer

yeah I actually wanted to make one more save point inside the level. The problem was that it has to be meaningful with the story and the loop, and i could not find a good place in the few time i worked on this (3 evenings only😑). Save point is harder than it seems unfortunately. 

Thanks for playing, and glad you enjoyed this game. I'll play yours as soon as I can!

Submitted(+1)

Yeh in making that comment I saw the same issue in that it has to be a sensible place to put it, the other option I guess is to always go back two or three steps in dialogue so there's a penalty but not such a harsh one.

Submitted(+1)

Congrats on completing the jam! I thought it was amusing. It would be nice if there was a way to mark of conversation choices you've already explored. Also space bar to continue would speed things up.

Developer

Thanks for playing! That's a nice suggestion, that someone already pointed out. I think I'll make a sort of a fix after jam is over, in that direction

Developer

If you want to see the ending, an easy mode is available. Red text indicates choices that lead to death. While the game is probably less fun, you can see the ending, if you want to :)

Submitted(+1)

An interesting idea. Frustrating to the point it was hard to even get to the game. which was the point I get. I could see this being pretty fun with some more polish and time.

Developer

Thanks for playing! I know the game can be frustrating, I assumed not everyone would have liked it. But I know that there are people out there that can't help themselves into avoiding self-pain :D so I made this game

Submitted(+2)

A pure story experience.

Rare during a game jam but always very very enjoyable!

I think the game is perfect as is, but what could help people get to the end faster or at all is highlighting dialogue options you died to already. Just a thought!

Really amazing work Justin

~ Sincerely Frank

Developer (1 edit) (+1)

oh, that is an AWESOME idea! I am definetely going to add that feature! 

Thanks!

Submitted(+2)

I think you are being too friendly ;)

Developer

LOL

Submitted(+1)

I REALLY TRIIIEEED. couldn't make. not frank enough, it seems...

also: thanks again for pointing out the "harware acceleration" setting in browser in the gamedev.tv chat - it lead me to releasing my game in webGL finally! (*wink* *wink*)

Developer

Yeah I know it can get frustrating, sorry! I took into account that some people would have not get into the platformer level :)

And no problem for the suggestion! It's pretty common, lots of people don't know about this issue

I'll play your game asap!

Thanks for trying Frank!

Developer

If you want to see the ending, an easy mode is available. Red text indicates choices that lead to death. While the game is probably less fun, you can see the ending, if you want to :)

Submitted

hey - really appreciate that! still a bit of a masochistic experience as a player ahahahaa! i enjoyed the shade being thrown though >:-)

Submitted(+1)

LoL so creative and funny

Developer(+1)

Thank you! I'll do my best to try your games too!

Thanks for playing!

Submitted(+1)

 I Like the story game

Developer

Thanks! Happy you enjoyed it!

Submitted(+1)

loved it before the deadline, love it still. I made friends who have nothing to do with the jam play it, that is how brilliant I found it. Great success!

Developer

Thank you very much :D glad you like the game!

Submitted(+1)

This was Great! 10/10

Developer

glad you enjoyed the game! Thanks for playing, I'll try to play yours asap!

Submitted(+1)

hahaha what a fun and meta twist on a text based adventure :) i like the humour!

Developer(+1)

thanks, glad you enjoyed playing the game! My to play list is building up, but expect me to play your submission soon 😊

Submitted(+1)

The creator promised pizza for anyone that reaches the other side.

I did, yet i see no pizza 0/10

.

No but srsly, that narrator is being a little frank, keeps killing me for no reason >:(

Also yes i am just commenting on your game for you to play mine so do it now or you will die :D

Developer (1 edit)

Oh no my secret scam is revealed! 

Thanks for playing, and nice job digging into my code 🤣 I'll play your game as soon as I can!

Submitted(+1)

Oh. i remember that game. This game my childhood! Is this "TersYuz"? 

https://www.oyunkuzusu.com/tersyuz-oyna.html

Developer (1 edit)

To be Frank 🥶, I had no idea that game even existed 🤣 it seems that whatever idea you get, someone already had it

Submitted(+1)

The best game ever i love the AI character and very original idea i must say

Developer

thanks for playing! Waiting to play your game, will do asap!

Submitted(+1)

This is creepy as hell but it is genial! I love how it works.

Developer

Thanks for playing! Glad you enjoyed the game!

Submitted(+1)

Nice and frustrating game, more when I have the lack of attention skills XD

Developer (1 edit)

thanks for playing! Waiting to play your submission

Submitted(+1)

This is mine:

https://nolootingbox.itch.io/hh-management

Submitted(+1)

This game is creepy good, you know it just text and you can make my hair stand up on my arm. 

Though I would have wanted some more visuals to happen like, you died now let's play a game.

This game has shock value I must say! I'll give you two thumbs up for creativity :)

Well done :)

Developer

thanks, glad you enjoyed playing!


Yes I know there is lacking of visuals. I should also add few SFX, like jumping, dying, etc. I wanted also to add a voice that says "Frank..." When he calls you, and few other polish. However, past week i was on vacation with family, so for the jam i went for lowest scope as possible: text based, good story (hopefully), some fun, and few visuals. I spent time on music instead. 


Hope you liked the game, and thanks for playing!

Submitted(+1)

It was the best one I played until now.

Developer(+1)

Thank you! ♥️

Submitted(+2)

Well I'd like to say nice things about your game, but I'm afraid I'll die for being too friendly. awe who cares, that was great.

Developer

Are you trying to please me? 🤣


Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Waiting to play your game, will do soon.

Submitted(+1)

Man, I think your AI needs to be fed more carebears data or something. Dude is creepy as hell. Cool idea.

Developer

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed playing the game!

Jam Host

Hi there, I noticed the link to your source is an empty folder. Please update it so the source files are there.

Developer

Hi!

Yes, I am uploading the source right now! Just 3 mins, drive is slooooow :)

Developer

Source is there. Let me know if you have any issue!


Thanks!

Jam Host(+1)

Looks good now. In the future, note that the Library folder is automatically re-generated on each person's computer, so there's no need to include it when sharing source in jams, other developers, etc.

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