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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Originality | #1618 | 3.324 | 3.324 |
| Presentation | #2275 | 2.882 | 2.882 |
| Overall | #2651 | 2.745 | 2.745 |
| Fun | #3963 | 2.029 | 2.029 |
Ranked from 34 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 main character is stuck with a terrible sidekick
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?
Yes
We created the vast majority of the music during the game jam
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Comments
The idea is very interesting , and the pixel art's very nice! But i can't get past the orcs, mechanic looks broken.
Hey Cialdi thanks for playing! So sorry you’re having a rough time with the game; we’re pretty new to game design and we’re having lots of trouble with itch.io not making the screen big enough to show all the tutorial stuff. Have you tried left clicking to slash the rocks back at the orcs?
Gaaah I'm coming back to this, I can't get past the second mage on the fire level but I want to see the end of this. I really like the audio, art, and concept. I think if they boy took damage instead of dying would be less forgiving.
We really appreciate the feedback, and I’m super glad you like the game! The tutorial is getting cut off by the aspect ratio, but it can help to stay back and low to bait the fire out of them then move up and block to absorb the fire, then slash at the mages up real close. It’s a little tricky and we’re super new at this, but I hope you’re able to finish!
The game mechanic looks broken when I tried playing it, or maybe I didn't figure it out. Animations seem a bit off and the character is flying around tied to the mouse. The graphics look interesting and I liked the backstory!
Hey thanks for playing! That is actually intended, the sword is actually supposed to be dragging the hero around; sorry if it wasn’t clear!
Loved the concept Congraulations!
loved he concept Congraulations!
The pixel art and especially the music is amazing! Very well done!
I worked on the music and sound for the game and I’m really glad you liked it!
Controls were tough, art was really well done tho. Great work!
I really enjoyed this!! The pixel art is very well executed, the music adds a great atmosphere, and the dialogue led me straight into the world of the game, and was pretty funny. V good job! :D
Thanks so much! This is only our second game jam and we had a great time making it. I worked on the music, so I’m really glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, this is very fun! And original! I liked how you need to really just get up close with the things that hurt you in order to hurt them, it's pretty hard, but super satisfying once you learn the controls :)
Thanks so much! Super glad you had a fun time with it :)