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GMTK Game Jam 2022

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A jam submission

A Beetle Rolls Some Dice: GMTK Jam 2022View game page

Play as a beetle who rolls dice around to solve puzzles
Submitted by Pastel Pixels (@PastelPixelsDev) — 1 hour, 19 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Presentation#18023.2313.231
Overall#24062.8972.897
Creativity#26852.8852.885
Enjoyment#27602.5772.577

Ranked from 26 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 play as a beetle who rolls dice around to solve a puzzle.

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

kyley1752 years ago

I rolled the dice off screen and couldn't find it 10/10 great game

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Abstract StudiosSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

What a good game idea !! super unique and fun yet simple , I found my self playing this game for a while, Good stuff all in all :D

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A Liar's Dice
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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago(+1)

Thank you!!

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Jimjum StudiosSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

controlling the beetle is such a good idea! I wish for more levels

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Fold the Dice
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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago

Thanks! More levels will be coming after voting ends :)

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qlnkzySubmitted2 years ago

There are a lot of games this jam that had the same idea but this is the first one where you do not control the die itself but another character rolling it. I like the variation there and a (i guess dung) beetle seemed fitting.
I like the art but i can imagine that it would be easier if you would have tiles in the levels that indicate how far the die rolls.

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Lucky Golf
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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago

Thanks for the feedback! I was originally planning on including a feature like that, but ran out of time.

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OptimismBaronSubmitted2 years ago

Maybe it's just been a while since i've played an isometric game, but it took a bit to adjust to the movement controls. But, the beetle is adorable and that makes up for it.

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Dierachnophobia
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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago

Yeah, I'm thinking about changing the controls in the future. Thanks! :)

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Chrit HameleersSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

Cute art for the beetle! The vertical levels possible in this game add some potential for interesting puzzles. Since you want to expand the game later: There is a bug(haha) where you can walk into the ramp and glitch out of the level area.

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RollOut
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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago

Thank you for letting me know! I hadn't noticed that bug before.

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PrionDiseaseSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

Can we talk about how fun pushing the die is down the ramp? The animation? I feel like that beetle achieves nirvana in that moment. 10/10 animation.
Please keep at it and add levels!

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Chance Champions
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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago

Thanks so much! I'm originally a programmer and picked up pixel art when I started making games, so it means a lot to hear that my art is actually good :) I'm definitely planning on expanding the game in the future!

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MalicSubmitted2 years ago

Nice bug, and no bugs found either.

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The Backrooms: Roll the Dice
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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago

Thanks!

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ENFP-Dev-StudioSubmitted2 years ago

I love isometric view style!! It is simple but not easy. Good puzzle game

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Roll & Slash
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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago

Thank you for playing! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

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soupforbreakfast2 years ago

very cute, just one level though

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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago

Thanks! Yeah, I wanted to make more levels, but I ran out of time.

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realtrashcanSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

Even if there's only one level, it's a cool perspective and that beetle really do be rolling that die.

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Gamblin' Gary
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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago

Haha, thanks! I was having a hard time coming up with a good name, so I just went with the working title. 

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CountingWithTeethSubmitted2 years ago

I love this idea, its really fun. Wish there were more levels

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The Dice Tower
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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago

Thanks so much! I wish there were more levels too, haha. I was working on making another one, but I didn't have enough time to finish it before submissions closed.

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Zutano GamesSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

I beat it first try

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dado
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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago(+1)

I'm not surprised! This level was supposed to be the tutorial level and there would be harder ones after it, but I ran out of time to make any more levels.

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saddest_potatoesSubmitted2 years ago

The controls are quite hard to get used to. But I like the art and animations. Nice game!

Is it only a 1 level game or did I fail to pass the first level? 

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The Haunting Campaign
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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago

Thanks! The art side of making games is hard for me, so I'm glad it turned out well :)

I wanted to add more levels, but I had some other stuff going on this weekend, so I just didn't have time. I might make more after the jam ends though.

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kebabulonSubmitted2 years ago

Is there only 1 level?

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Roomroller
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Pastel PixelsDeveloper2 years ago

Yeah, there's only one. I wanted to make more levels, but I ran out of time. I'm thinking about expanding on the game and adding more levels in the future though!

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