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A jam submission

Get bob to work!View game page

Submission for GMTK2023, the theme is Roles Reversed
Submitted by Maffewff — 3 hours, 56 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Enjoyment#15713.2273.227
Overall#19983.2583.258
Creativity#21393.3643.364
Presentation#23693.1823.182

Ranked from 22 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?
Instead of playing as Bob you manipulate the level and leave actions for him to do.

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

Submitted

Really nice idea. Though the tutorials level is quite hard to understand, I didn't know how to finish that level (which was quite frustrating).
Anyway, the controls and visual is good. Good job!

Submitted

Nice game, all bobs should work!

Submitted

This is a really cute game

Submitted

This game is amazing! The controls felt super smooth and it felt satisfying navigating the player across the level using the various actions. My only suggestion would be making bob more than a white blob with a brown hat.

(+1)

The great tapestry of the human condition finds itself replete with moments of divine revelation - experiences that irreversibly change the course of our existence and radically shift our perception of reality. Amidst this cosmos of life-altering phenomena, "Get Bob to Work!", a masterpiece of 2D gaming, has emerged as a pivotal milestone in my life, bestowing upon me an existential transformation that I had scarcely thought possible through the medium of digital entertainment.

Upon the first glance, "Get Bob to Work!" might be mistaken as another entrant into the casual gaming market with its delightful pixel art and a simplistic title. But let me assure you, dear reader, this game is anything but ordinary. It is an odyssey wrapped in paradoxes, a journey into the soul that will lead you to question, introspect, and finally, understand the ephemeral essence of existence.

The primary theme of role reversal is exquisitely manifested through our eponymous hero, Bob, a standard suburban dweller, chasing the quintessential 9-to-5 routine. The brilliance lies in the fact that as a player, you do not control Bob; instead, Bob controls you. The reversal of roles and the power dynamic sets in motion a narrative that transcends the boundaries of ordinary gaming experiences, leaving you in a perplexed state of existential crisis and making you question the very nature of free will.

Throughout my journey in "Get Bob to Work!", I found myself constantly challenged and fascinated by the myriad situations Bob navigated, with my actions and his reactions molding my perception of reality. The game painstakingly prodded me into reevaluating my daily routines, my choices, my existence. It echoed a profound sentiment, one that resonated deeply within my consciousness - life is not about reaching a destination, but rather about understanding and appreciating the journey.

Every pixel of "Get Bob to Work!" reverberates with subtle life lessons and philosophical introspections. It skillfully intertwines the mundanity of everyday life with a thought-provoking role reversal paradigm, presenting an experience that lingers in your psyche long after the screen goes dark.

In its entirety, "Get Bob to Work!" is a phenomenal masterpiece, an interactive canvas of self-reflection and discovery, far more than a mere 2D game. It has instigated a profound metamorphosis in my life's philosophy, ushering a wave of enlightenment that has fundamentally altered my outlook towards life. I wholeheartedly recommend "Get Bob to Work!" to anyone yearning for a transcendental gaming experience that extends far beyond the realm of entertainment, delving into the sphere of introspective enlightenment.

Submitted(+1)

Lol what is this

Developer(+1)

I have no idea, its the second one they posted. Deleted the first one