I really liked the art style and overall concept of the game. I also appreciate that you have the option to use bullets, but get less points if you use them. I think it is probably because I use touchpad, but i found the spaceship a bit hard to control. Other than that, I think it might be helpful to have a health bar.
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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Fun | #639 | 3.500 | 3.500 |
| Overall | #871 | 3.500 | 3.500 |
| Originality | #1024 | 3.563 | 3.563 |
| Presentation | #1218 | 3.438 | 3.438 |
Ranked from 32 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
How does your game fit the theme?
Our brainstorming got us to the idea of having a twin stick shooter, where you compel all the enemies to your side, rather than fighting them.
Did your team create the vast majority of the art during the 48 hours?
Yes
We created the vast majority of the art during the game jam
Did your team create the vast majority of the music during the 48 hours?
No
We used pre-existing audio
Comments
3 years ago(+2)
This game is FUN indeed. The control is so smooth and the speed is ideal even making a sharp turn is quite easy, which makes avoiding the impending attacks much easier. As for the visual, it surely stands out in its own class. The pleasant glows, the choice of colors, and the appropriate blurring effect add to making this game more enjoyable. I say that is quite creative. I even took my time to roam around just to see what's in store coz they are 'drawn and painted' quite nicely. Developer's choice to make the site's background in that way is pretty nice coz it naturally extends the galaxy feel. The idea of linking compelled enemy ships into ours is pretty brilliant and I see how it clicks with the theme of 'Joined Together'. I agree with the background music and the sound effect when player use the hypnotizer. It is cool.
Suggestion:
- Include 'a,s,w,d' in the 'tutorial' so that players like me know that they can move because in the first life, I died not knowing I can move the spaceship hAhah.
- Maybe add a booster with a recharge ability? I'd like to flit away from enemies and enjoy the thruster view and sound
- As for the sound effect of shooting, being shot at, I neither like it nor dislike it (I guess I'm neutral bout it)
Another one is about the crash like mentioned by Quentin Delvallet, I've had the crash every time my team exceed 9 or so and other time, it is just me crashing into the enemies hahaa.
Overall, this is a PRETTY GOOD JOB TaterToga, bloodylove56 (@Bloodylove56), Yesterday Development (@YesterdayDev). :) Impressed with the work.
3 years ago (+1)
Thanks for trying our game, glad you liked it, and really appreciate the in-depth comment and feedback. I'm particularly pleased that you took time to explore and see the sights: our artist (bloodylove) will be thrilled to hear it, so thanks especially for that. =D
3 years ago(+1)
I wanted to additionally thank you for the feedback, thank you so much :D
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your experience, and I hope in the future we can maybe bring a fixed up version of this for you to enjoy more!
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