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GMTK Game Jam 2021

Hosted by Game Maker's Toolkit · #gmtkjam
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The Kid and the KiteView game page

Kid flying a kite.
Submitted by John Hauge (@JohnHaugeStudio) — 18 minutes, 43 seconds before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Originality#11453.5003.500
Overall#27872.6852.685
Presentation#32452.4442.444
Fun#37372.1112.111

Ranked from 18 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?
A kid connected to his kite!

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

MlemSubmitted3 years ago (1 edit) (+1)

I love how they Transend together and walk into the sky when you walk right, very touching.

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RunnerOS
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YuubiZSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Very cute game idea! I can see how the game fits with the "joined together" portion, but what about the splitting apart? Is it the wind and kite "joining" together causing lift, but splitting up causes you to fall?

In any case, I really enjoy the game idea. I like the obstacles you threw in the air as well. Super cute! I understood what to do in the game almost immediately (a few seconds after dragging the kite behind me lol).

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Jamphibians
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John HaugeDeveloper3 years ago(+1)

A bird can actually cut the rope and you need to catch it again to fix it. I am glad you enjoyed it ! Going to give it some more love and make it more playable 😁

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YuubiZSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

What?! The birds directly hit the kite for me every time and either froze or reset the game. That is such a good idea!

I'm going to be doing the same with our game. We ran out of time, so we couldn't fully implement NPCs requesting songs or instruments and showing their distaste if the wrong instrument/rhythm is played around them.

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John HaugeDeveloper3 years ago(+1)

Haha yea, I unfortunately didn't have time to fix that game breaking bug with the kite. It's no biggie though so I should have it up and running properly soon after the voting period is over. Got some other ideas too that I wanted to implement too, but you know, 48 hours and real life responsibilities. 

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YuubiZSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

no kidding. My team had to wipe so much from our game that I can't wait to fix up and get running properly. Hard to find the time.

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beeskneesgamesSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

A kite flying game! How cute! I love this concept. I didn't expect to go into the air or walk off the grass, but impressive effort in 48hr. I hope you expand upon this idea, because a kite flying game is a really good idea.

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MARRIAGE HOCKEY
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John HaugeDeveloper3 years ago

Haha thank you, I liked the concept myself. Totally going to give it some more love, got some potential for a fun little mini-game. Thanks for trying it out ! =D 

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Will CashSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

My character keeps falling off the world, not sure if this is intentional or not, but I like the idea

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Nothing but Nodes
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John HaugeDeveloper3 years ago

Hah, not intentional no. Going to give it some more love and make it more playable after the jam, thanks for taking the time to try it out ! 

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