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A jam submission

DYSENTROPYView game page

Use what remains of your words to solve puzzles!
Submitted by EtherealScorpions, SleepyUFO, Kaynooo — 1 hour, 38 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Gameplay#193.3853.385
Overall#323.2313.231
Audio#342.9232.923
Visuals#373.2313.231
Fun#422.8462.846

Ranked from 13 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Number in team
3

Does your game include art/sound packs or pre-prepared code?

Yes

If yes, please provide the source of the packs used
https://github.com/Unity-Technologies/2d-extras/blob/4eff73f468142907629f09b4a88bceb2f0148dc5/Runtime/Tiles/AnimatedTile/AnimatedTile.cs#L13
Our game uses tilemaps and I couldn't figure out how to use our artist's .gifs in our work as tiles. This script enabled that.

Please provide a link to the project source code.
http://Oh, I uploaded it to the game page.

Please provide a link to a 30 seconds gameplay video of your game
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/549834203643248640/866429469240459284/2021-07-19_06-47-36.mov

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Comments

Submitted

I like the idea a lot the music and the art

but i got stuck in the third level and don't know what to do

Developer(+1)

The post-jam version of the game will have a more clear tutorial, but I'll tell you now, if a word has multiple of the same letters in it, you can move multiple spaces at once, and if a letter is in multiple words, you can go in multiple directions at once.

Submitted(+1)

This is a lovely little thing, I like the premise!
Very good use of the theme. 👍

Submitted(+1)

This has a relly solid idea behind it. I liked the assigning text at the start of each level. I could have done with more hand holding. Level 2 has totally stumped me and I had to give up before heading to work. I shall revisit it if I have time. I like the art too. Let's just say I am curious still, so that's a win

Developer

We rebalanced the level order in the latest version[notably, level 2 in 1.0 got moved to 8], and also took some of the guesswork out of assigning words in the early levels.

I'll look into adding a bit more in-game teaching after the jam, maybe one or two 'solve in three moves' levels in order to properly convey the mechanics at play. My level designs definitely could use a bit more care put into them.

Submitted

I am so frustrated with my levels. I had to do all level design on the last day. Partly because the level editor makes it quick I thought I would be good. Then I ran into a big problem that swallowed most of my time. The levels that I got done represent about half of the tutorial! 

Submitted(+1)

I tried it just now. It gave me an error on pressing the start button and kind of frozen.  Wish I could play! :(

Developer

Hey, have you tried in fullscreen ? There is an error, but it seems to be fixed when you play in fullscreen or in another browser, such as firefox.

Developer

Sorry about that. The version in web browser has some faulty logic with the level start function. To be safe, make sure all four words are each in one of the rocks on each side before pressing play.

Submitted (3 edits) (+1)

Hello, the idea looks quite cool and different, but I couldn't play through it due to errors.

The web version doesn't allow me to do anything (some error message pops up), while the downloaded new version already has "left" and "right" assigned, therefore not allowing me to move.

I do like the creativity behind it though, and the fact that you have to be a bit more "tactical" with your moves :) It would be cool to try it out without any issues.

Developer (1 edit)

We reverted the web version to 1.0 due to misunderstandings regarding the jam's rules.
Left and Right being assigned in v1.1.7 is intentional, part tutorial, part game balance.  Remember that WASD may do nothing, depending on the words used.
Drag the remaining words into the empty slots, then press Start.

Submitted

I tried playing again on the downloaded version, but after assigning the remaning words, I couldn't use WASD.

Developer(+1)

The letters themselves are the controls. In the first level, pressing each letter in the word LEFT will move you one space to the left, except for T, because T is also in RIGHT.

Submitted

Thanks, I'll give it a go then!

Submitted(+1)

Pretty creative use of the theme, I'm pretty impressed by how there needs to be some thought put into placing each word. However, I think it would be easier to have the level visible when choosing where to place each word, so it's possible to plan according to the layout. Another thing that will be helpful is a way to return back to level select after failing, as reloading the page resets progress.

Developer(+1)

Holding left control while in the 'word select' screen hides the interface so that you can plan ahead. It's in the control list. But yes, I'll add a button for returning to the main menu.

Submitted

Oh , my bad, I guess I didn't pay enough attention when reading the description. There was even a button for reseting the level.

Submitted(+1)

I got through first level but at the second level there all walls around me and I couldn't move at all...am I missing something here? I genuinely liked the idea and the music had such a chill and relaxing vibe. I would like to play more but I couldn't figure out what to do. 

Developer

The second level is maybe too hard, but here’s the solution : you can teleport diagonally

Submitted

like with pushing the right and up words at the same time?  I just  tried that and did not work.

Developer

No, by typing a letter that is both at the top and the right of the screen, or bottom and right, etc.

Developer

Moving diagonally between walls is possible, if you can draw a straight line between the centre of your space and the centre of the space your teleport would move you to. If a letter is present in more than one word, i.e N in Sun and Moon, you can move diagonally, or even not move at all, depending on which way those words are equipped.

Submitted(+1)

The game threw an error when I tried to start without assigning the words to the cloud(?) thing. But it runs well if the words are assigned. So maybe add some error handling during the polishing? 

The game itself is fun and very challenging. Great visual and music as well 

Developer

Updated this morning, that issue should be fixed now. Turned out to be a faulty if() check from an earlier version.

Submitted (1 edit) (+1)

Got locked out as well. Maybe add a downloadable version so people who are having trouble can still play.

Developer

Updated this morning, that issue should be fixed now. Turned out to be a faulty if() check from an earlier version.

Submitted(+1)

I had it crash  when hitting start but was able to play after moving the words into the slots and then pressing start, im guessing the game is getting some Null Pointer Exceptions causing it to crash. Enjoyed playing when I was able to, hope your able to fix!

Developer

Updated this morning, that issue should be fixed now. Turned out to be a faulty if() check from an earlier version.

Submitted(+1)

In Fullscreen and in Chrome it worked for me! I was able to play the first lvs a couple of time. Maybe try changing browser or Fullscreen first. If you type a letter and the Game is not the "selected part" of the screen i got the error aswell. But in fullscreen it was fine.


I have to say: HOW HARD is that game? xD I was so overtired by the jam and when i was trying the 3. lv my brain collapsed. BUT i played many attempts and it was worth it. Intelligent, New, Demanding (!) I like :D

Developer

I've updated the game logic a bit, let me know if you're still getting errors and locks.

Let me tell you, making the levels was an ordeal as well. If it weren't for Scrabble solving websites, I don't think I'd have finished all our levels in time :D

Submitted(+1)

Sorry guys, same with me, I got an error when starting the first level as well.

Developer

Huh. That's weird, I get it too. I'll try and fix that by next week.

Developer

Same here, what you need to do is move the words from the book in the middle to the stones on the sides

Developer

Updated this morning, that issue should be fixed now. Turned out to be a faulty if() check from an earlier version.

Submitted(+1)

As soon as I click "Start" after picking a level the game errors out in the web player.

Developer

Huh. That's weird, I get it too. I'll try and fix that by next week.

Developer

What you need to do is move the words from the book in the middle to the stones on the sides

Submitted

Getting error regardless of doing that.

Developer

Updated this morning, that issue should be fixed now. Turned out to be a faulty if() check from an earlier version.