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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Aesthetics | #376 | 3.160 | 3.160 |
| Theme | #396 | 3.040 | 3.040 |
| Music | #449 | 2.560 | 2.560 |
| Story | #451 | 2.080 | 2.080 |
| Mechanics | #457 | 2.760 | 2.760 |
| Fun | #463 | 2.760 | 2.760 |
| Sound | #496 | 2.240 | 2.240 |
Ranked from 25 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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The game has great vibes; I enjoyed the atmosphere and the music. The platforming was solid enough, but there was a lack of direction; I couldn't find the way to the 3d world after collecting all the mushrooms.
Great work!
Thank you! I will work on providing better direction to ease finding the portals.
Awesome game! Really enjoyed collecting mushrooms and really enjoyed the platforming! Unfortunately, I couldn't find the way to the 3d world :( but enjoyed exploring the 2d!
Great idea! I enjoyed playing your game.
Does it ends when the music turns off?
I couldn't quite figure out how to make it to the 3d area, but enjoyed hopping around in the 2d space. You might want to give a little instruction page on which controls to use. Thanks for sharing!
Will do! Thanks so much for playing!
Nice take on the theme, finding the portal and transitioning to 3d was a very cool moment! I spent a bit too long exploring the 3d area looking for some kind of secret to progress only to realize the game ends there, would've been nice to have some kind of indicator that the game's over. Solid game though, nice work!
Thank you! Apologies on the lack of “ending”, but I was up against the time for submitting and still needed to add music and menus. My favorite and least favorite part of a gamejam is the deadline. LOL. v1.1 will have clear indications. Thanks for checking it out!
Really enjoyed the artwork and the character animations! Movement was a tad slower than I hoped, but nothing too drastic that it would have annoyed me. Unfortunately after I collected all the mushrooms (I scoured the whole map and underneath the tree twice to make sure), I didn't know what to do, couldn't find a place, so I took a leap of faith and ended up dead and having to start again and that's when I stopped.
Obviously I've read that there is the 3D world but it eluded me for my gameplay completely :D I tried even jumping higher and a bit over the water and back to see if there was something there, but maybe I didn't try it well enough at some parts.
Great animations and artwork and good game for a weeks submission and most importantly you finished a game and also added some other dimensions (that I unfortunately wasn't smart enough to find :D)
Ps. music was fitting, but in the end started to get a bit repetitive, so maybe a bit variation on that or something just as a ending thought! :)
Thank you for the excellent feedback! I was limited to making this in about 12 hours due to other obligations, but v1.1 will incorporate your suggestions! Thanks for playing. :-)
The artwork was cool and Liked the slide and death animations, I found the 3D world by accident but I couldnt figure out how to get out once I collected all the mushrooms. The general platformer experience was designed well, Good Job on this!
Thank you!
Nice art, i love jumping and sliding animations!
It was pretty hard to find a 3D world :-)
Thank you! I’ll add somthing in v1.1 to make it more obvious. :-)
The player slides smoothly and has a double jump, which is a cool movement. It was a bit sad to sink though =(
I am completely satisfied with all the mechanics and the ability to grab onto ladders while in mid-air. You have thought well about what to do.
Thank you! I almost didn’t put that in and may still take it out cause it was sad. LOL. Thanks for playing!
Cute game. Loved the animations, especially when jumping off a platform.
Thank you! Credit to the artist. That was a cute little character and added some fun to the game.
Nice little platformer. Good job!
Thank you!
Very cute character! Didn't know foxes liked mushrooms! xD
The game is great, thanks!
Thank you! LOL, I think it’s supposed to be a dog. Credit the the artist on that one! :-)
Loved it! If you're interested in playing our game, here's the link: https://astral-creation-studio.itch.io/your-princess-is-in-another-dimension
Thank you! Checking your game out now. :-)
Welcome!
Ok, so after reading the other feedback, i've found the secret answer (not going to post it here). Is the underground level the end of the game? I couldn't get out of there.
Overall, it's a well put together game, quite chirpy and good vibe inducing, don't mind playing such games from time to time.
well done!
Thank you! I have more work to do, but if you’ve hit first person 3d, that’s the end… for now. If you’re still 2d, there’s a portal waiting to be discovered. :-)
I have collected all the mushrooms and jumped on every platform I can't find a portal. I like the game and especially the tiles they are well made. Would you try out mine and rate it according.
Thank you for playing. Something is out of place underground. Try all the arrow keys when you find it. I also hint at it with the title, cover art and you once more on L1. I might add some VFX, pixie dust or particles to make it more obvious in v1.1.
I’m trying your game now. Well done on getting it submitted before the deadline with 20m to spare. I’ve been there! :-)
alright D I will give that a go and thank you for your words of wisdom I really appreciate that :)
funny and cute :) nice work
Thank you!
I collected every mushroom and couldn't find the portal. I believe there is a 3d world out there, but I couldn't find it. Fun and innocent.
Thank you! Something on the first level hints at the 2nd portal. :-)
Very cute game. Nice cat, I slide it all the time :) Found the portal to 2(3?) dimension.
Could i add a little note for v1.1? I didnt know when i collect all the mushrooms in that second dimension and if i finished the game. But of course good job it is really nice game.
Thank you! Yes, I enjoy the slide as well!! LOL. I ran out of time before I could add a scoring system, other challenges or build more levels so that’s on the list for v1.1. I really appreciate the feedback.
Cute game, would like to see a twist that incorporates the theme!
Word of advice, let the player see where you can jump.
Thanks. The twist for the theme is when you find the second portal. Noted on the zoom for v1.1.