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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Fun | #74 | 4.090 | 4.090 |
| Overall | #546 | 3.682 | 3.682 |
| Presentation | #900 | 3.642 | 3.642 |
| Originality | #1642 | 3.313 | 3.313 |
Ranked from 67 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?
In my game, a ball is permanently attached to the player via a chain, and the player has to puzzle out a way to complete platforming challenges with it.
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
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Comments
There was amusement to be found in this game with the wonky physics based platforming. The gameplay felt a little easy since you could just spam jump an practically beat every level no time flat with that. The level design was very well done though and the concept has real merit to it. Nice work!
I played it here:
the concept didn't initially stand out to me, but there was some fun level design to shake things up! i would have loved to see more in the vein of that last level
I finished the game, It has a good conncept and good art as well but i'd rather jumping to be slower and controllable. Except this good game. Great job!!!
Very nice game. Had a lot of fun. Great Idea! And that you had the goal on the rope is also another good concept. The movement was a bit tricky though.
Very fun short game. great idea chill music and cool physics! Good stuff :)
Absolutely loved this game and laughed at the final level well done!
Fun little game. Definitely really charming but I was waiting for a really challenging level at the end. It's pretty easy right now but good fun!
Very cool approach to the theme! Some feedback: The player continuing to jump while you hold the spacebar was a little frustrating, and it felt like the player was sliding on the ground a little too often. With some of these minor elements smoothed out, this could be a really fun platformer!
Physics feels a bit wonky, but was enjoyable!
Very cool i like how it wasn't frustrating nicely programmed
hmmmm the ball adds a unique puzzle
Jumping is so magical but I finally beated it. This game is nearly perfect and puzzle design is professional!
Loved the art style! Great job
Really great entry! The controls are a bit slippery, but it was still really fun! Great job!
I like the concept and the wonky movement. I think it has a lot of potential with a couple more levels that utilize the mechanics.
Fun little game with a nice concept to fit the theme. The movement is silly but I love it. Good job.
Fun and snappy gameplay! Really like the minimalistic art style. The way the physics work makes it very entertaining.
Very nice concept and fun game. Currently the game is very simple. I would suggest adding an obstacle or a pressure pad in the level. If the ball tied to the player lands on the pressure pad the level is reset which will add another level of challenge.
Yeah I had a lot of ideas for new features/levels to add after this but unfortunately I just ran out of time, 48 hours is tough! Thanks for playing.
Really nice game, and very enjoyable to play. The cube is good fun to control. As others have already said, more levels would be good, but thats not a problem.
Simple concept and great execution, I enjoyed it a lot.
The idea that you can just hold jump and jump like a mad man is hilarious and created some very funny moments for me!
Also loved the twist in the last level, I was like "well I guess that's how we win now", real fun game, I'd love to see more levels!
The only negative thing I can say is, I think in level 4 where the ball is on the hole with the flag, the floor slipperiness made it a bit janky to get the precision jumps but that's really not a big deal.