This was stunning! I appreciated all the work you put into presentation, such as the intro/ending, and that fantastic upgrade effect. This is such a cool concept—I love the way that the hops eventually start to feel like actual flight, it's genius! And I have so much respect for compelling games with non-violent themes. You nailed it!
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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Authenticity (or, Creativity in use of resolution) | #18 | 4.302 | 4.302 |
| Gameplay | #22 | 3.977 | 3.977 |
| Overall | #27 | 3.895 | 3.895 |
| Graphics | #45 | 3.860 | 3.860 |
| Audio | #56 | 3.442 | 3.442 |
Ranked from 43 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Themes
Peaceful
Tools
PICO 8 - the loving fantasy console
Lessons
yeah always learning when i made a game, it was really interesting to make a big map for a tiny little screen
Comments
I wish there was either a dash or run to traverse faster when you get lost and backtrack. Otherwise, I'm in love, the world is alive, yet peaceful. I love spamming flying; I hate when that is limited. You explored it in level design, and the music is the best part, 3-4 variations of an ambient-theme, that's so much. Very immersive... Congrats! Amazing game.
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A PawcalypseThis game was so much fun to play! It was very satisfying to just explore the map, collect feathers, and upgrade my jumps. I even played it twice in a row to collect every feather (I found 19 on my first run LOL). It was also creative to start out with zero jumps! All-around great game!
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PLANET CRASHERSuper cute little game with great artwork! I would have loved to have seen enemies, but it was enjoyable to play!
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Bee SiegedThis is a nice peaceful platformer focused on exploration. The level design & visuals are really well done. Its was pretty easy to navigate since most areas looked unique. This was especially true since you included an unlockable radar to help collect the final feathers. Good job!
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Loan Shark Lagoonooooooh thank you, no one tells me about the radar... I think it's badly placed... I had a hard time choosing where to put it, because I didn't want the players to focus on it... a bit like when you look at the mini map on a metroidvania... but I said to myself I still have to give something to the player who is struggling too much to find the last feathers.... and if i put the radar before the players find the mother, they think it's the radar that indicates the mother..... aaaaarrrrgh I don't know what to do with this radar.....
I didn't have much trouble getting through the game. My playtime was under 10 mins, but I kinda used to Metroidvania style level design. I can see how some players would get lost. It was clear that I had to return to the spot where I obtained the radar, but I assumed that was the case since there wasn't many other options. Perhaps which area is the end area could be communicated better somehow.
Nice game, very cute graphics and very cute story.
Music gets a bit repetitive after a bit, and the sfx for getting a feather is a bit annoying.
I feel it needs a map, is easy to get lost.
I like the idea about the feathers as powerups.
Good job!
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systm.borknThanks for your comment, i agree that the sfx for getting a feather is a bit invasive....
Regarding the map, I put one in but as a pdf download because I didn't want people to have their noses on it while playing... but I can understand that it might be a bit of a failure if you get lost and it's annoying.
Always nice to see other PICO-8 games and this was a nice one as well! Map feels well directed, altough the last darkness based area wasn’t my favorite.
Other than that everything was really nice, graphics were on point, sfx were neat, map deisign well made! Nice one!
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Pico TowersThis is a really cute game! Both visually and in its concept. It's not often you see a game with a no violence. It's refreshing
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Chickpea's Mini Quest for CakeI actually loved the mechanics of the game, but what really kept me hooked was the animation and sound effects when picking up those “sticks” or feathers, I’m not quite sure what they are! They added a lot of enjoyment and made me keep playing the entire time. Great job!
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Eternal FighterThis was great! I loved the adaptation of the A Short Hike style jumps to a 2D space. I agree with one of the comments from over on the game's page that the early game was very nicely laid out such that you can't help but learn the verbs.
I'm a big fan of the booklet and map. The map in particular was fun to reference once I'd found all the feathers, but wanted to make sure I'd seen all the spaces.
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Re-PrairieCute game with cute graphics. Feels relaxing to play as you cannot lose. Solid entry.
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Attack on the Planet KillerCool Metroidvania, i only found 19 feather but well, good job on the game!!
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Cursed TapeAw this is such a charming game! I really liked how your level design always encouraged exploration because any time I felt the urge to push a little further there was always a feather:) Adorable little critters and sprite work everywhere and a fantastic ending too. Peaceful indeed.
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BANANA BOSSReally cute and amazing game. It was so fun to follow the little bird on their journey. Loved the game, congrats! Also loved a lot the booklet, Really really amazing work!
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Canoe KingWhat a cute game. A Metrowlvania maybe? Had such a nice time just toot tooting around though I eventually needed your (also super cute) map to find the mama. By that time I felt I'd found my wings and it would all be ok. High scores on it really well done.
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