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Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
Story | #27 | 3.039 | 3.241 |
Implementation of Theme | #28 | 2.360 | 2.517 |
Creativity | #29 | 3.200 | 3.414 |
Presentation | #30 | 2.909 | 3.103 |
Ranked from 29 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Team Members
just me
Name of Wolf/Wolves
Alpha, Chalky, Wan
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Absolutely incredible
My wig has been snatched
Wasn't aware this was a shitpost given short story form. Was given probably my favorite probably unintentional bug in any VN I've read (see below). I do sorta wanna see what other projects you can do, cuz for a shitpost this genuinely made me laugh and cringe.
While I did expect comedy going in, from hearing other people talking about it, I did not realize this was going to be an unashamed troll entry. And you know what, it was pretty hilarious, this is the kind of VN that I'd probably love reading on stream. I will say though that in several points the prose in particular is bad in a way that does not serve to sell any jokes.
this is my CHALLENGERS (2024)
The prose is as unpolished as you'd expect from what is basically an unashamed joke entry; won't go into specifics in the interest of not killing the author. It also does kind of feel like the shitpost status is used as an excuse to not present a story about sports in a compelling way, in terms of both the writing and the visuals.
That being said, there are some really, really good jokes in there, the 8K words fly past relatively smoothly, and many aspects of the production (like the soundtrack being full of the sweet tunes of Kevin MacLeod and other classic public domain composers) feel purposeful. Can't say I had a bad time, and the author's comedic chops are obvious to the degree that I'd love seeing them make something... if not more serious in tone, then at least willing to risk sincerity on an occasion or two. Badminton Ace is a perfect example of the kind of barely-tasteful satire that remains tolerable and even enjoyable as long as the whole competition isn't just those.
There was some good idea and a few jokes that worked. But I think you could have gone further with the parody.
I liked the final twist. It's perfect in its absurdity.
Spoilers:
Theme: Themen't.
Story: Lots of funny one liners, but this was mainly one part a parody of tennis ace, one part jokes towards? with? for? Choky. (also because tennis ace?)
I suppose it's doing well in what it's trying to do as a shitpost, but shitposts aren't quite long form media, even for the longest of youtubepoops.
You also made the bull Otis from the Barnyard tv show/movie?
Presentation: You used the camera well overall, and I loved my son, Aoba, with his realistic head, but some things were askew like the macaroni sex noises at the start that failed to line up with the dialogue, or pasting a link to an image for us to see at the end.
Creativity: There's always creativity in shitposting, but there's also only so much room if one stays too close to the inspo.
Overall Thoughts: As a shitpost goes, 5/5. As an overarching story/game? I can't be that generous. Your mpreg is noted and appreciated though.
It's an interesting story with insane elements. I did find the font a bit difficult to read, though I do understand the choice to use a less formal font. I am a bit curious why the wolf's heat was too great to remain in football, but not enough to interfere with badminton, but not everything needs to make sense in this world.
Given the tone of the rest of the novel, I did feel mc's backstory was just a bit too dark and plausible... (suicide after not living up to unrealistic expectations is unfortunately way too common). Dark is fine, but maybe chaos in a more absurd way? Like hitting a birdie directly onto a jumbotron sign, causing it to shortcircuit and burst into flames, fall over, and crush people in the stands sort of crazy? I could imagine him telling the events like it was some sort of war flashback. Just a thought.
I did enjoy the parody elements of the story. I think in general the story took itself just seriously enough to have a functioning plot while balancing the absurdity.
Why Obama tho?
EDIT: Also the picture should have been a COVID test for maximum luls.
Unexpected May Wolf satire. It managed to be funny in the way shitpost is (details like the Echo/TSR reference in music, the glowing eyes, and so on were nice). The plot twist surprised me tbh.
The names.
That's my thoughts on this game. Thanks for the experience!
Ok. Eight May Wolf vn I will read and rate here we go!
As the creator of the mpreg visual novels.
I approve this vn.
Only one problem. The sentences shouldn't be soooooo long. Cut them a bit and it reads way better.