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GMTK Game Jam 2021

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Parallel Pals!View game page

A 2D puzzle platformer, where you try to control two pals at the same time!
Submitted by benjiramm — 4 hours, 40 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Fun#3543.7203.720
Presentation#4423.9603.960
Overall#7543.5603.560
Originality#23613.0003.000

Ranked from 25 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?
there are two players that have joined controls and they each depend on each other to solve a puzzle

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

Ideas Per SecondSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

The presentation is top-notch and the puzzles are clever!

However, many jammers when for a similar concept, so  it may be hard to stand out in the crowd of linked character puzzles!

However, I really liked the chill vibe of your game and overall feel. It is very well done! Nice job!

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AstroDrift
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CatelynSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

a little buggy sometimes, and kinda tricky, but nice colors and good idea

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Play Test
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kylebyteSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Definitely the best looking take on this mechanic I've seen during the Jam. I'd love to see this aesthetic in a game that had more time to be technically polished.

The final level used the mechanics really well, having to go back and forth a few times to even things out. My one recommendation, and this is just for how I personally play games, is that I don't think a game like this needs really precise and difficult jumps. Once I knew what I needed to do, having to try a bunch of times because I was a few pixels off was more tedious than fun. Great looking game though!

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Super Ball & Chain
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benjirammDeveloper3 years ago

Hey :) thanks a lot for the great feedback its greatly appreciated, you are right, in a game like this trying to land moves with pixel precision doesnt really seem to fit the overall experience, I hope that its nothing more than a map design issue than, I should put more people thought and planning into levels to take into account different paths and make sure to completely block or open up potential paths more cleatly so you dont get to a point where you can solve the puzzle by playing with collision systems. Glad you enjoyed the game!

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sebbaSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

This game is beautiful! Super immersive experience and great soundtrack!

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Em's roots
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benjirammDeveloper3 years ago

thank you so much for the kind words!

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Game Dev by Jay-DevSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Very nice art, music and puzzle design!

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Peace Negotiator - GMTK 2021
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benjirammDeveloper3 years ago

Thank you! Super glad you enjoyed it :)

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RismuSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Very well designed puzzles that make the player think around the game's mechanics. It's almost like my entry but like actually good.

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Better Together
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benjirammDeveloper3 years ago

Thanks for your comment, I also really enjoyed your game, I think the concept of mirrored controls was very popular in this jam, as much as I like to think that I was very original with this idea lol

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Boba89Submitted3 years ago(+1)

Nice little game, I enjoyed simple art style and calming music, well done!

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AI-667
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Elia PerantoniSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

I’m getting Thomas was Alone vibes. Very calming music. But I agree with what others have said: difficulty curve is pretty steep.

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Captain Tega
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benjirammDeveloper3 years ago(+1)

Thank you so much for the feedback! you're right, I didn't put enough time into playtesting with other people, the entire time I was super nervous thinking the levels would be too easy and people would not feel any challenge, turns out I kinda over did it in this one

hope you have a great evening!

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Finis (Tan Phat)Submitted3 years ago(+1)

The game is incredibly polished and the levels are well thought out. I have to admit the difficulty curve was steep, so I had a hard time getting to level 5 or so, but still the controls felt so good I kept trying and trying xD. A lot of fliping can induce dizziness, so please take that into account when you make the full game! Great job!

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Double Dealing Illusionists
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benjirammDeveloper3 years ago

thank you so much for your words I really appreciate you trying again and again xD, adding some sort of limit or timer to the map flips could be a really interesting mechanic that might require the player to be a bit more thoughtful with the flips and prevent them from getting dizzy, definitely something I will add! thanks a lot for your feedback and suggestion

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Legends-GamesSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Awesome Game I really like the level design and the art, The music is pretty cool overall love the experience =D

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Separated Twins
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benjirammDeveloper3 years ago(+1)

Really glad you enjoyed it dude! thanks

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ChijkemSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Love the concept! Levels are quite challenging! Would love to see more from you!

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benjirammDeveloper3 years ago

Thanks a lot for your feedback! turns out making easy levels is harder than I thought hehe, definitely something I need to work on, I don't have a social media account designated for the games i'm making but it probably is a very good idea to start one!

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ShlomitoSubmitted3 years ago (1 edit) (+1)

I loved this game, the music choice is great, the art is simple but good, the controls are nice, and the idea is nice! It was a little too hard at times but I really liked it! One of my favorites so far for sure!

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Dimensional Interference
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benjirammDeveloper3 years ago(+1)

thanks a lot for the feedback and kind words I appreciate it! glad you enjoyed it, yep, the difficulty is definitely something I should be working on. I really underestimated the effect of someone who is not you playtest your game, its easy to be good at your own game :p

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chesschaser3 years ago(+1)

Love it

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