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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Presentation | #3 | 4.825 | 4.825 |
| Overall | #30 | 4.350 | 4.350 |
| Enjoyment | #104 | 4.050 | 4.050 |
| Creativity | #116 | 4.175 | 4.175 |
Ranked from 40 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 control a die. Every time you move, the die rolls on that side and changes face. There's element in the scenario that further change your die configuration. To win you have to land on a tile with the number written on it.
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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Really liked the visual approach and the narrative elements (although I feel like I didn't understand all of it?). Figuring out how to mess with the numbers in the first level was really fun but after that I honestly started rolling randomly until I got the result I needed. The music is also really cool and the fact that it changes with each level while maintaining some aspects works wonderfully. Great job!
Hi, thanks for playing and sharing your thoughts! We're so happy you enjoyed it 💜 If you want to know more about the narrative you can check the reply to the comment below yours :)
We'll keep in mind the rolling-around bit for any updates we will make after the rating is over!
I love the music and the weird ancient greek myth plot. (Though I still don't get who or what Calais is...) Sadly I had to solve most of the puzzles by randomly rolling around until I happend to be in the right orientation. But the river mechanic is very cool! (Also it would be fun if the number of past "dates" increased with each playthrough.)
Hey there, thank you for playing and leaving a comment, we appreciate it so so much!! About Calais: so, the myth we generally learn about is the one about Orpheus and Eurydice, right? I had never actually researched myself past what happens after Orpheus turns around and Eurydice vanishes. But actually in Ovid's Metamorphosis the tale continues, Orpheus gets back and basically "gives up on heterosexuality", gets together with Calais (just another mythical guy) and "introduces" homosexuality in an Ancient Greek region (Thrace). So yeah, in the myth Calais is alive and well, but we chose to make him the person he's trying to save from Hades just to make it more 💫 fruity 💫. I suggest you look it up on Wikipedia or something, it's really interesting!
tl;dr: Calais is (canonically) Orpheus's boyfriend after he fails to save Eurydice from Hell.
- Reb (Writer)
Amazing game with great gameplay potential, feel in love with the graphics and the music is so good I wanna buy it.
Also the story, although cryptic, is compelling.
I tried to get the 2nd finale but I can't seem to get it?
If anyone knows how tell me
A little tip for anyone trying to unlock the 2nd ending: "The past isn't as fixed as we think it is"
Good luck! ;)
The idea was awesome, but I found myself mostly just rolling around in hopes to stumble upon the right side. For a game jam game, this was seriously awesome. I'm pressed with the presentation of the game!
Thank you so much for the review and the kind words! I'll make sure to play yours as well~