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A jam submission

FreeThrowView game page

Submission for GMTK23
Submitted by Geokraken — 3 hours, 4 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Presentation#20063.3333.333
Creativity#21033.3753.375
Overall#22323.1813.181
Enjoyment#26032.8332.833

Ranked from 24 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?
The player controls the hoop instead of the character throwing the ball

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

the visual is sooo good <3 really fun to play

I am so happy that I helped a lil child gain some confidence.

Felt a bit jank with some throws but absolutely solid!

Submitted

Such a cute game! Unique idea I've not seen yet :D Love Pico games, great job!

Submitted

Ahhh I got to 22, the last few attempts before the timer ran out were so stressful :') It'd be cool if the hoop jutted out a bit further from the backboard, so you could move the hoop between the time that the ball hits the backboard and gets to the basket, but the gameplay was fun regardless!

This is an interesting concept, and the art style works. The game feels however a bit frustrating since you have little control over the hoop. While this is probably not possible due to Pico8's limitations, an analog control scheme (mouse / joystick) would've probably allowed for more control. Another idea would be to make the character telegraph it's actions to be able to prepare a bit. 

Good overall

Submitted

really cool game, loving the concept.

Submitted

This was a little more polished than some of the other games that were submitted with the same concept.  Since the game is called Free Throw, shouldn't each shot be worth 1 point instead of 2?

Submitted

Nice little concept, some of Billy's shot are so short they can't be catch... I think he should change sport...

Submitted

A well presented game with a charming 8-bit style. I especially enjoyed the back story, as most games don't bother justifying the aim of the game, however I don't think I did much for Billy's mental health.