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Star Tale - Mini Jam 107: Gravity Is Under Your Control
Submitted by nellie236 — 3 hours, 3 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Presentation#183.6923.692
Concept#233.6153.615
Overall#233.3463.346
Use of the Limitation#283.3853.385
Enjoyment#462.6922.692

Ranked from 13 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Team members
just me, Nicole @baref00tant https://nellie236.itch.io/

Software used
Unity 2D

Use of the limitation
A Gravity Switch. The player can "switch" the gravity and affect the location of the stars!

Cookies eaten
None sadly :(

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Comments

Neat game! I included it in my Mini Jam 107 compilation video series, if you’d like to take a look. :)

Submitted(+1)

This is such a beautiful game. I enjoyed the mood evoked by the music, art, and general gameplay -- very relaxing. I unfortunately couldn't manage to explore too much of it due to some problems that I assume are bugs (e.g. some stars taking me into the middle of space and then when I release them, shooting me into the void until I die and get reborn on the starting planet).

I also had some trouble reaching the stars and seemingly random intervals; my jump height seemed to vary over time, but I could never quite figure out what made it change.

Anyway, it's a lovely experience, even with that.

Developer

Thanks so much for the feedback! I had the same issue with jump strength, it’s something I’ll have to go in and adjust to make consistent.  Some stars do lead to nowhere, I definitely see how it’s confusing / misleading! 

Submitted(+1)

Hi Nicole,

You made a really cool game! The atmosphere of the game is amazing and relaxing.

I was having a lot of difficulties trying to stick to the stars but then I understood, I was holding the jump button thinking that I would jump higher, because of that when I stuck to the star I left instantly, if anyone else is having this problem, just press the jump button instead of holding it :)

It was a very pleasant experience and the game is very beautiful, amazing work!

Developer(+1)

Hey, thank you!! I’ve gotten that feedback a bit surrounding getting off the planet, so it could be really good to have additional direction about that!

Submitted(+2)

this had a really cool atmospheric and introspective vibe to it. The movement controlled well and was a cool way to use gravity too.  Also, really liked how the story was told -really nice job on this!  :D

Developer(+1)

Thanks :) that’s really nice!! I’m glad you enjoyed it

Submitted(+2)

You built this yourself!? That's so impressive! 

I found myself hooked on getting more relaxing star speek. First time I got to another planet it blew my mind-- it's such a nicely detailed little world, it goes so deep!

Developer

Ah thank you, I did yes! :) I’m happy to hear it was a good experience! 

Submitted(+1)

Nice game, good controls. took me a min to realize i could jump to another planet

Developer

Thanks! I agree, that’s something I could provide more clear direction about

Submitted(+1)

Best vibes in the jam. Loved the running in a circle to get out of the planet - very cool. Got a bit stuck - how do I get off of the first planet?

Developer

thanks for the review!! the intended way to get off the planet is to jump/latch onto the surrounding stars :)

Submitted

oh snap! Will give it a shot!

Submitted(+2)

The atmosphere (haha) is incredible here, excellent work!

Developer

Hahah nice, thank you so much!

Submitted(+1)

An interesting idea, simple but atmospheric.

Developer

Glad you think so, thanks :)

Submitted(+1)

Nice idea, like the abstract elements of a story suits the atmosphere of the game. 

Developer

Thank you for the kind words! 

Submitted(+1)

nice visual 

fsr it kept teleport me back

Developer

Thanks! that's something I'll keep in mind with tweaking in the future