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GMTK Game Jam 2024

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A jam submission

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Grow a tree by guiding roots to water
Submitted by Unprecedented Studios, MCNigma — 1 day, 14 hours before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Creativity#10683.7563.756
Enjoyment#14123.3783.378
Overall#23133.2223.222
Style#45642.5332.533

Ranked from 45 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?
You guide roots, growing a sapling into a mighty tree that scales to the heavens.

Development Time

96 hours

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chertobookSubmitted189 days ago(+1)

5 stars of enjoyment for our Root Brother! 

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Deep Roots
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hedge_inSubmitted189 days ago

I was very intrigued that you could extend roots from any node!! Thats a cool engineering aspect in terms of code!! I very much enjoyed this game!! Style and graphics are left to be desired but thats a minor thing!! Played at https://twitch.tv/hedge_in <3 vod Day 4 @ 1:59:16

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Scaled Survivors
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jynusSubmitted189 days ago(+1)

Great work, although I had to remove some originality evaluation for not being entirely original, as I saw a similar game for the Ludum dare jam (yours?).

I would still like to see something like this, but with more content and more exploration of the mechanics (eg. animals, rocks, etc.), But overall a very enjoyable game.


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Scale it down!
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MCNigmaDeveloper189 days ago (1 edit) (+1)

Not ours, hadn’t heard about it until now. Just searched for “Ludum Dare Jame Root” and found The Root from Ludum Dare 48. Very cool to see a similar take on a different theme. Thanks for the info and feedback!

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jynusSubmitted189 days ago

I was thinking of: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/48/root-down But yeah.

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MCNigmaDeveloper189 days ago(+1)

Apparently there’s a whole universe we have tapped (root pun!) into that we didn’t realize existed.

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ContentatoGamesSubmitted189 days ago

Very cool concept. I think I was locked pretty quickly from proceeding, cause I couldn't find a further water source I could reach. However, that didn't detract from how original this game is. Nice work! :D

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PIXTILES
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RenonsSubmitted189 days ago(+1)

Satisfying and enjoyable game. Good work!

If there were more levels and more obstacles I'd keep on playing.

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Skyscale
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Narco Zero (Victor Lopez)Submitted190 days ago

A really unique and enjoyable concept. I wonder if there's a version of this as a puzzle game with different obstacles each level. 

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No Rain No Gain
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damnedestfellowSubmitted190 days ago(+1)

Remarkably zen, it's really satisfying to slowly grow the tree higher.

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Dungeon Decker
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solverexSubmitted190 days ago

Great concept and really relaxing!

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Gale's Workshop
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iliekpixelsSubmitted190 days ago

Very cool game! Thank god you put in an undo button, that made the whole thing a lot more enjoyable.

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Dreadscorch - The Scaled Death
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Moidi InteractiveSubmitted191 days ago

Really cool concept!

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Rust & Roots
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coolofdeadSubmitted192 days ago

that's an interesting approach to the theme, i must say that's super original but super weird to play ahah but it was fun !

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Doom's Day
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SilveeraSubmitted192 days ago

Super fun game and interesting concept. Good job!

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Stygian Eclipse
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eleven_elvinSubmitted192 days ago

I really like the nature theme this game takes on and the sound track matches the vibe so well! Well done!

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TuneUp!
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nDevSubmitted193 days ago

Just chiming in that I got stuck near the bottom like THUNDERLIGHT did. I had fun exploring around with my roots and it felt smooth to control them. I would have tried a bit more, but the game locked up when I undid a root while actively dragging a new root out.

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Slime Climb
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MCNigmaDeveloper193 days ago

Think about where the rock goes when you push it. And remember that roots can’t go through each other (we would probably remove that in a later version, it’s a holdover from the initial concept). You have to plan a bit ahead. Also, use R or Z to undo and reposition.

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calzarkSubmitted193 days ago

cool concept! the switching between root ends felt quite smooth

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Where Did The People Go?
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PigeonCodeurSubmitted193 days ago

Nice concept ! I had fun and an eureka moment when I managed to block the path of the mouse ! Some path to the sides where totally block by stone, can we even reach there ?

Good Job :)

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TEPLA
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THUNDERLIGHTSubmitted193 days ago(+1)

This is really cool! A great concept and its made well! Sadly i got stuck only a bit near the bottom and couldn't find any routes anywhere to use instead since they were all blocked off

i tried making my roots as big as possible to bypass the rocks but it did not work and so i was unable to continue

it is with a tear in my eye that i say goodbye to this tree that i have built for it shall never have its roots reach the vast reservoir of water that lies at the bottom of the screen

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Lamplit Farms
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Unprecedented StudiosDeveloper191 days ago

While you never got around the bottom rocks, I think you beat the game in your own way.

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DrMelonSubmitted193 days ago

Really, really cool idea about growing out roots like this. I love it! Nicely done, and fun to try and help the tree get as big as possible. Almost feels like a colony sim with the way you keep building out!

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Crystals of Runewood
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FirebelleySubmitted193 days ago

Very fun puzzle game! Clever and relaxing. I had a ton of fun with it!

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Globbins
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BodginsSubmitted194 days ago

Such a cool idea, very chill, but with some challenges and a goal! I got stuck :(

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My Pet Gus
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