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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Narration | #47 | 3.015 | 3.333 |
| Overall feeling | #51 | 2.814 | 3.111 |
| Originality | #53 | 2.814 | 3.111 |
| Theme | #57 | 2.312 | 2.556 |
Ranked from 9 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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That was an original take – didn't expect to find a story about botanists, but with a "twist". I liked the narration and story really hooked me.
A bit that I didn't like – some options don't really tell what will happen. Like, the clear example is with "Call/Text", where first will get to an ending where you're going to tell everyone about the experiment and the other – leads to "Ignore" ending. I think, choices can show a clearer intention so it wouldn't surprise player with an outcome.
Anyway, that's a really nice work, thanks!
I've been waiting eagerly to see how this one goes as soon as you fixed a few of the bugs. I like this, I like this a lot <3 A story a bit more on the mundane side? Bring it on. The atmosphere just feels great... I liked it!
Great idea! I appreciate a good science tale, and your use of the Latin names really added a lot to the desert lab atmosphere. Kudos!
-Anna
There are a couple of instances where no choices appear and I have to restart manually (the choices show up the second time I play it, weirdly). Just letting you know!
Aside from that, the narration is really good! Not sure if this is intentional or not but I couldn't progress past SPOILER being forced into the armored car. I'll definitely keep poking around the game and exploring the choices.
This has a really strong narrative voice! Nice work!
Thanks so much!
Hiya, I'm fixing some formatting bugs this evening. In the meantime, enjoy this buggy version :)