This might be favorite version of the "shrink and grow" 2D platforming games I've seen from this Jam so far. Using the vertical scaling as the jump mechanic was a great idea. Controls feel really good and the difficulty scales really well. Well done!
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Scale the Lighthouse's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Enjoyment | #392 | 3.851 | 3.851 |
| Creativity | #770 | 3.872 | 3.872 |
| Overall | #1300 | 3.560 | 3.560 |
| Style | #3314 | 2.957 | 2.957 |
Ranked from 47 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 scale a lighthouse and move by scaling your body.
Development Time
48 hours
(Optional) Please credit all assets you've used
Lightbulb and googly eyes by Kenney (www.kenney.nl)
Background by Luis Zuno (@ansimuz)
Egg textures by MELLE
Level texture by Lennart Demes (heavily pixelated)
Scaling sound by nomiqbomi
Comments
Very interesting idea, I love how the lil guy follows your mouse at the title screen! it was challenging to coordinate the buttons but that made it very fun!
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Space ConquerorOne of the best games I've seen so far. Really nice gameplay and idea. The only thing I’d love to see added is a bit of air control. It already feels great!
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The GalleristReally solid game with intuitive controls, it's got potential as both a puzzle game and precision platformer/speedrunning game. Loved it! 140 seconds with no secrets is my hs.
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The Perfect DentistThe controls feel really good, especially for just 48 hours development time.
Enjoyed it all the way to the end, but couldn't quite figure out how to reach the last secret. I would definitely play a full version of this with some polishing!
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Hands of the ColossusI played this game for longer than I'll admit lol, the pogo-stick jumping mechanic with the scaling feels so satisfying, well done!
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ScaleBoundfun little plat former. There were definitely sections where I had to use my head a little to get through certain spots. clever mechanics!
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Designed to ClimbI really enjoyed the game! I love the way you incorporated the theme, it actually impacted the core mechanic unlike many submissions I've played. Very fun, and in 48 hours! Great job!
And if you get a chance, maybe check out my game: https://rochesterx.itch.io/circuitbreaker :)
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Circuit BreakerI really enjoyed the game! I love the way you incorporated the theme, it actually impacted the core mechanic unlike many submissions I've played. Very fun, and in 48 hours! Great job!
And if you get a chance, maybe check out my game: https://rochesterx.itch.io/circuitbreaker :)
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Circuit BreakerI really enjoyed the game! I love the way you incorporated the theme, it actually impacted the core mechanic unlike many submissions I've played. Very fun, and in 48 hours! Great job!
And if you get a chance, maybe check out my game: https://rochesterx.itch.io/circuitbreaker :)
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Circuit BreakerWhat a fantastic little platformer. The movement and controls were very unique and a lot of fun to toy around with. Took a bit to get used to them, but felt like a pro by the top. I need to take more time to look harder for the secrets. Also I thought the eyes moving was a nice touch, just wish there was some sort of soundtrack. Great submission!
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Virtual Escape - GMTK 2024This is a fantastic use of the theme! And I love how cute the character is, its simplicity is charming. The gameplay was fun, although I wish it had been a little easier, especially at the beginning. It might've helped me to know how to stretch horizontally at the beginning because landing on platforms was a bit easier by stretching horizontally at the top of the jump
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