This is a top contender! Making backstabs a costly maneuver means that careful planning is required in certain instances, and if it's not clear immediately, it quickly becomes clear what needs to be done to progress. Checkpoints are laid out in a way where mistakes do not overly frustrate the experience, either!

While it's not breaking new ground, this is a solid testament to good game design. You guys are in contention for top prize! Be proud of what you made here!

But you know what that means....in January, you'll be held to an even higher standard!

One other thing, there was a Navigation Agent quirk: I managed to escape a creature that I aggro'd, who got caught on the walls trying to get back to his spot. Not exactly game-breaking, but it's important to know that Navigation Agent is not a smart tool.

I was super impressed with this, great submission! It feels inspiring to me that you tackled such a full fledged idea in this jam. I could easily imagine the full game version of something like this. I was curious though, I noticed it said it was a 1 person submission, but then the credits say you only did the programming. Did Toppler do all the art and audio? either way great submission!

It's super adherent to the jam's theme. Nice level design, game loop very well defined. The art is super consistent. But what stands out here is the level of polishment you gave it.

There is diverse of enemies, movements. The animations are very seamless and smooth. The player character is unique (although it reminds me a lot of Journey). Congrats very good job!

This is top tier quality for a game produced in a week. It introduced several levels of game design throughout the playthrough. Art design was amazing throughout, it definitely seemed heavily inspired by hyperlight. Sound/Music design was on point. Gameplay was very solid.

My only gripe is that sneak attack seemed a lot more like a detriment than a helpful solution.

Great work, keep it up.

What a lovely game! The art is absolutely gorgeous, and the animations are smooth. Love the music as well - fits the vibe. Also loved the added sneak mechanics. But I do have some feedback, some of it little nitpicky though.

• I got stuck at the part with the many turrets - that was intense, maybe a bit too much. I also dashed out of the walkable area and literally got myself stuck :\
• The push back from the laser shots was a bit harsh when so many of them hit me together.

• I wish the player would move a bit faster!
• Would prefer if I was always returned to the last big lantern I unlocked because I found myself repeating areas a bit too often...
• Maybe attack directions could be diagonal as well, and stop the player from moving for a bit less time or maybe not at all?

Very good submission! Congrats

A nice little game with simple controls, I also like the color design across the game. The controls felt a little clunky in areas where combat was more intensive (could have just been a me thing), but otherwise a really solid game.

cool concept and cool graphics!