GMTK Game Jam 2024

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A puzzle game built around dioramas.

Submitted by GameKwng, Violet Dykhoff, ♡ rita ♡ — 2 hours, 39 minutes before the deadline

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Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Style	#166	4.421	4.421
Overall	#481	3.895	3.895
Creativity	#619	3.947	3.947
Enjoyment	#1572	3.316	3.316

Ranked from 19 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?
This game is about using Dioramas to explore and unlock different areas

Development Time

96 hours

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python-b5Submitted117 days ago

This was really, really cool! I'm in love with the aesthetic and atmosphere here. I enjoyed exploring the environment and seeing how it changed over time. I only wish the game was a bit longer... it felt like it ended rather abruptly. I personally don't think the game needs music, actually - I think it might make it feel less immersive - but some atmospheric sounds beyond the occasional static noise (which, to be honest, I found a bit irritating) could add to the experience. I did also find interacting with the dioramas a bit clunky sometimes; I thought picking up the final diorama was a bug at first, actually, and it took me a minute to realize what I was actually supposed to do from there! Still, I enjoyed this a lot. Great work on this. I'm happy to have this be my final game rated in the jam :)

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Key To Success (GMTK Game Jam 2024)

messicaSubmitted118 days ago

Really great concept, mechanics, and take on the theme! Some atmospheric music would have really taken this to another level but I thoroughly enjoyed it overall! Awesome job!

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Flo_12344Submitted118 days ago

Really cool game and really cool art style! Really enjoyed the idea!

Maybe adding something to make it easier to understand that we can take element to other dioramas ^^

But overall loved it Nice job!

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GameKwngDeveloper118 days ago

Thank you so much! I agree, I wish it was a little clearer you could take the items off, I think with some different puzzle design that could be made clearer!

kyuooSubmitted118 days ago

I wasn't really sure what to do in the first level, but the art looks really great!

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Tetro 3D (check game page for controls)

GameKwngDeveloper118 days ago

If you're looking for any hints, you can find them in the description of the game! I have listed hints and solutions for each puzzle in the game.

YogchiuSubmitted120 days ago

Love the theme and the idea of changing real world environment with the diorama.

Played with Win 10, crashed on load, used compatibility mode for win 8 to play.

Not sure if the walking sound is supposed to be a glitchy sound, not fond of it if it is the case.

Overall a great implementation of this year's theme.

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GameKwngDeveloper120 days ago

Thanks for trying our game! Something is definitely happening with Windows 10, which is odd cause the game runs fine on two other Window 10 devices. We chose to use more distorted sound effects to pair with the environment and tone. Thank you for the kind words :)

HASTY120 days ago

Nice game! You really nailed the cryptic vibe with the visuals, the sound could use a bit of work, though. It took me a while to figure out that I could pick up the bridge, but once I did, it was self-explanatory, so I do appreciate that the game doesn’t have much handholding. Maybe having a smaller map or a slightly faster walking speed could help. since exploring took a while and got a bit frustrating. Overall, really neat game.

GameKwngDeveloper120 days ago

Thank you for playing our game! I'm glad the cryptic vibe was clear for you, we were hoping for cryptic! I agree, I wish that I tightened up the map given the puzzles we had.

LimasioSubmitted121 days ago

Hey! I tried to run the game but it keeps crashing whenever I run it. I attached a pic of the crash log it gave me incase that helps. I really like the artstyle though! It reminds me a lot of inscryption.

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Pillbug Rollout

GameKwngDeveloper121 days ago

That's really weird, I just ran into a friend running into that same issue. All of those errors seem to me as expected so I am not sure what the root cause is. You're using Windows 10 yes?

LimasioSubmitted121 days ago

Yep! I think the exact version is up at the top of the pic. Weirdly enough I just found out that it runs if I run it in compatibility mode for Windows 8, so it def seems to be something related to Windows 10.

LimasioSubmitted121 days ago(+1)

Anyways really cool and creative game! I'd love to see this expanded on!

GameKwngDeveloper121 days ago

That's REALLY weird. Just right now one of my friends ran into the exact same issue. It was solved by just trying to open it a lot? And maybe clicking into a separate tab while it loads maybe? Other than that I am not sure. Thanks for testing it out in Windows 8!

Jaime GifteSubmitted121 days ago(+1)

i was so ready for a monster or something to show up, not sure if intended but it gave horror game vibes all around haha; neat concept, the style takes the cake though, really love the aesthetics, good job!

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Super Window Dig

GameKwngDeveloper121 days ago

Haha yeah we were trying to create an eerie and offputting environment without it being outwardly scary, but I am glad that you enjoyed the aesthetics!

SilveeraSubmitted121 days ago(+1)

Fun game, love the style and the environment. One of the more creative entries I've seen. Super impressed, good job!

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Stygian Eclipse

GameKwngDeveloper121 days ago

Thank you so much! We put a lot of effort into the environment and mood, I'm glad it clicked with you!

ShadowHawkDragonSubmitted121 days ago (3 edits) (+1)

Well that was certainly interesting, the sudden end confused me at first when I all of a sudden couldn't move.

But otherwise it was definitely an experience, I can't really describe it as anything else.

Overall the dioramas being a scaled version of the environment was a really clever take on the theme. Add in how you shrink down to interact with this small model replica and any changes you made affected the world around you. It's as if you are walking around inside the models themselves but on a bigger scale.

Overall its very short and the concept could certainly be explored further, but its a good starting point should you wish to turn it into something bigger.

My only issue is that the overall area is very big with only a few things you can interact with, it makes it feel more like I'm just wandering around in hope of finding where I'm meant to go next. But otherwise its fine.

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GameKwngDeveloper121 days ago(+1)

Thanks for your feedback! A lot of what you mentioned was unfortunately what we wanted to fix if we had the time. Thanks for giving it a try!

jollynameSubmitted122 days ago(+1)

I couldnt go very far since i'm too dumb for games like this but the environment looks so great and the idea of interacting with dioramas to change the real world is really cool

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GameKwngDeveloper121 days ago(+1)

That's fair! Some of the puzzles may not be super intuitive. I've just added some hints and solutions to the game description if you've ever looking to see the rest of the game! Thank you for trying it and I'm glad you liked the environment!

Robin PeutlschmidSubmitted122 days ago

I really like the look of this but unfortunately it crashes on launch for me :(

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Infinity Station 146

GameKwngDeveloper121 days ago

That's unfortunate to hear! Could you tell me if it's giving you any kind of error, and what version of windows you're using?

TenDrunkMonksSubmitted122 days ago

I like the idea. Love the style.
I do kind of wish that you could look up and see something monstrous above the treeline.

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Constructed to Climb

brzyrtSubmitted122 days ago(+1)

Really cool game, really cool take on the theme

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GameKwngDeveloper121 days ago

Thank you! Your game was a blast to watch my friend play as well. Great work!

brennanjeppsonSubmitted122 days ago(+1)

Your forest environment was beautiful. You guys should be proud of yourselves. The puzzles were a lot of fun and the twist with the fire at the end was really cool.

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GameKwngDeveloper122 days ago

Thank you so much! We're very proud of how it came out, and I'm glad it was as enjoyable for you as it was to make it!

vylocityfx123 days ago(+1)

a fellow 3D submission, great to see. fun game and nice atmospheric lighting

GameKwngDeveloper122 days ago

thank you! your game was also a great play :) love seeing 3d submissions

superkoekje123Submitted123 days ago(+1)

Loved it. It felt really eerie. I found the sound effects a bit distracting. And I have one question: How did you export from Godot without the need for a PCK file?

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Formicidaepolis

GameKwngDeveloper122 days ago

Oh that one is pretty easy, you need to go to your export settings, and under "Binary Format" you can enable "Embed PCK". Hope that helps!

superkoekje123Submitted122 days ago

Thank you! I didn't know that was an option.