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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| How elegant the game’s design is | #1 | 3.833 | 3.833 |
| How captivating the tone, feel and style of the game are | #2 | 4.333 | 4.333 |
| How easy to understand and use the game’s rules are | #12 | 3.500 | 3.500 |
| How well the game fits the theme and goal of the jam | #14 | 3.500 | 3.500 |
| How strongly maps are integrated in the game’s design | #15 | 3.500 | 3.500 |
Ranked from 6 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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The very first thing that caught my eye when it comes to this game was the incredible layout work, but as I read it I realized that was only the tip of the iceberg. The tone and narrative of the game are not only captivating, but they also fit the overall themes of it in a way that makes the whole thing stand out.
I love the use of the tarots for intuitive storytelling! Not focusing too much on the standard meanings of the cards but letting your guts guide you is incidentally how I was introduced to tarot readings, so to see it reflected in your game as a narrative tool was quite the treat for me. My only issue is that maybe the font could be a bit larger (I could feel the strain reading after a while), but overall great work for sure.
First of all, this game looks stunning. The layout of the rules is not only helpful but captivating. I also like the way sentences are written (e.g. saying "We do X" rather than "Do X")-- it fits very nicely into this game.
There are a lot of beautiful play moments in this game. Having to erase what you drew on the map is haunting to think about, especially considering that you can still see the little bit of lead that remains on the page. Especially as someone who doesn't know Tarot very well, I also like your approach to the cards, explicitly asking what you think rather than looking to a guide.
I wish I had more intelligent thoughts to say than "wow".
Thank you so much for playing and taking the time to leave a comment! I really appreciate it! I'm so glad the design choices came through. This comment really made my day~