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KeyForger's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Originality | #7 | 4.327 | 4.327 |
| Theme | #15 | 4.408 | 4.408 |
| Graphics | #38 | 3.796 | 3.796 |
| Overall | #38 | 3.504 | 3.504 |
| Fun | #63 | 3.163 | 3.163 |
| Accessibility | #67 | 2.816 | 2.816 |
| Audio | #73 | 3.020 | 3.020 |
| Controls | #75 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
Ranked from 49 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Godot Version
4.2
Wildcards Used
N/A
Game Description
In Keyforger you forge keys utilising a variety of gadgets such as your trusty drill and lasers (because everything is better with lasers). Choose your drill bit, allign the key and ajust the desired height of the drill.
How does your game tie into the theme?
The goal of the game is to craft/forge keys
Source(s)
No
Discord Username(s)
regnerba,tatapb,egaspb
Participation Level (GWJ Only)
This is the first time for all 3 of us
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Comments
Great game, well done! Cutting into the keys was so smooth, I love how this jam has encouraged people to do interesting things with graphics. The lever to lower the drill was a little clunky on web, would be nice to just have a wider grab-able area
Thanks for playing and for the feedback
Really cool concept and take on the theme! The controls where a bit difficult to get into any kind of flow with. I'm on Firefox/linux
Thanks for playing, a lot of others referenced the vertical control, did you have any troubles with the other ones?
Really enjoyed spinning the wheel to place it down. I also like how the lasers are not always on and are removed after some time. I'd love to see what we see the keys being used for in future
Thanks for playing, we might drop a couple more levels after the jam is over just to finish it
Cool work, the music is mellow, game in general feels good to use, nice use of assets and sprites, simple and intuitive.
Thanks for playing :)
Great job! However, when moving the drill down, the movement is very clunky, and some effects when things happen would be better.
Thanks for playing, we considered doing some particles on drilling it was just due to time and it was also the first time doing something in godot for all of us
I like how you implemented the idea, I just noticed that the lever to close it is a little strange to be honest and the lack of sounds is noticeable, but quite fun and I was surprised by the scoring system
Thanks for playing, yes SFX would be the next on the list. We only worked on this on the first weekend. I am happy you liked the scoring :)
Very fun and satisfying. I've always found locksmith work very interesting, and being able to get a taste of that craft was really enjoyable. The controls are very intuitive and fun. Congratulations on the entrie.
Thanks for playing. Disclaimer I have no idea if keys are made this way
I'm getting Home Depot flashbacks. Kudos!!
Thanks for playing, I hope those are good flashbacks
The most innovative game of this jam! Congratulations on making such a fun and original game. Although the game was sometimes complex for me! Good visuals but lacked VFX.
Thanks for the high praise, we feel honoured
Forge a key by forging a key, very nice double use of the theme! Also the gameplay feels good and the art is great!
Interesting take, especially love the grid lights
I love how you somehow managed to give the game a very "manual" feel, it really feels like you're working with something real, not just staring at a screen. The way you setup the controls with the cranks and levers is a great way to achieve immersion! Good stuff!
Clever game and interpretation of the theme! Would've not thought about key forgery at all. The music was super calming and helped me focus on lining up the drill. Kind of wish for hotkeys versus mouse movement though. I ran into some janky reactions when using the mouse (i.e., I would go to move the key horizontally and the game would think I'm trying to bring the drill down.
Either way, good stuff and clever game~!
Nice idea. It's interesting to see the concepts that people have taken that haven't been directly related to Blacksmithing or something similar. Good job for thinking outside the box.
Loved the menus and interface. The game feels well done overall. The idea is very original, and very nicely executed. I'd love if there was a way to have the reference constantly on screen so I don't have to click it so frequently.
Very polished and super original idea. I want to echo the other comment about hotkeys for moving the different implements. Also, I did encounter a situation where my mouse got stuck to spinning the key movement wheel for a bit at one point. Thanks for the entry!
Extremely original idea! Fun to play, but it did take me a while to realize how to turn on the drill lol!
I really enjoyed moving the drill and using the lasers for added precision.
There is a lot of detail and the user interface looks amazing! Great job
thank you! Really appreciate the positive feedback. :)
After my 2nd key, I was wanting some hotkeys to activate/deactivate the different actions (turn on/off drill, activate lasers, rotate wheel, etc) instead of having to use the mouse for everything. Also a heads up, the music cuts out after first key. Good game, congrats!
Thanks! Mind if I ask which build you were playing (web, linux, mac, or windows)? I haven't been able to reproduce that music issue.
I really wanted to get controllers working. If only so I could better play on my SteamDeck! :)
I was playing the web build. The music stopped playing after I completed the first key and went back to title. When I started the 2nd, 3rd, etc... there was no music. Not sure :\
Thanks! Will see if I can reproduce it tomorrow. Appreciate the response. :)
Very original and rewarding. Nice game :)
Thank you! :D