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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Presentation | #2 | 4.533 | 4.533 |
| Overall | #12 | 4.075 | 4.075 |
| Enjoyment | #21 | 4.033 | 4.033 |
| Use of the Limitation | #47 | 3.833 | 3.833 |
| Concept | #58 | 3.900 | 3.900 |
Ranked from 30 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Team members
Zera with soundtrack from King Aurorus: https://kingaurorusmusic.com/
Software used
Gamemaker Studio, Audacity, and Photoshop
Use of the limitation
Your inputs and controls are directly tied to the enemies'. If you die, it was a direct result of your own inputs.
Cookies eaten
None sadly! I should get some...
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Great game! It's a good example of easy to understand but hard to master. You're using a fairly simple mechanic to great effect, and with a pleasant presentation.
I couldn't manage to get very far, but even from just the few levels I've played, I can see this keeping people entertained for a long time, especially with the new twists on the mechanic.
Overall, just a nice and polished experience. Fantastic work!
Thank you for the kind words!;_;
The difficulty is definitely high so managing to clear a few is still a really good milestone
This was absolutely fantastic! Hurt my brain, but felt so amazing when I passed each level. Great job with the puzzle design, art style, and overall aesthetic!
Thank you so much! I’m really glad to hear that you liked it^^
This is a great puzzle game because: atmospheric, pleasant noises, small puzzles demonstrating concepts rather than pattern matching, and simple rules that manage to makes me feel dumb
I'm delighted you enjoyed the puzzles! It took quite a while to playtest :,D
Thank you so very much for playing and rating ^^
Great idea and implementation! Good job!
Thanks so much! ;_;
Haha, fun and challenging. Really love the aesthetic and atmosphere! Meow!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it ^^
WOW! This game made me feel so smart then SO dumb. Just when I thought I had conquered the mechanic you throw in the reverse enemies, haha.
Each puzzle had so much personality and utility. I never thought you were challenging me more than once on the same idea.
Sound design is great. Like really great. Every cat meow and every sound from each input gives the game so much personality. The music was also a wonderful touch. It was reminiscent of a Link's Awakening dungeon with a lo-fi/ethereal twist which complimented everything so well.
Visuals are exactly what they needed to be. Cute, distinct, and fitting. The CRT filter paired very well with the music.
Great game!
P.S. - I'm very excited to play Elasticat! :)
I am so incredibly grateful and glad that you found so much enjoyment out of something I have created ;_;
Sending big virtual hugs! Thank you so so much for your kind words
oh man i love this game so cute! The puzzles were challenging too!
Thank you so much! ;_;
Super cute :) , probably also broke my brain. Go get some cookies, you deserve it
Haha I'm very sorry :,D My punishment: Cookies
The art style of this game is fantastic, the sound design along with it created such an immersive dark mood. Loved it!
That means so much! I'm still totally new to creating my own graphics so this is a huge confidence boost. Thank you! ;_;
This is nice i really like puzzle game and cats, this is perfect for me :). Nice work!
I'm really glad you enjoyed it! ^^ I'm a cat and puzzle enjoyer myself so this comment hits home :D
Wow, that's amazing!
Nice game mechanic, cute cats, chill music
A nice, polished game!
Thank you for the kind words! ;_;
Cats … do you need more? Ok
Art is cute
Game has a good difficulty, levels are well designed
The reset is cool but needs to be a little faster since we see it happen so often
Please include a web version to ensure the maximum of person can play your game
Try and find a way to have WASD independent of keyboards variation, arrows are fine but most gamers will find this position unconfortable
Haha thank you! I really appreciate the feedback ^^
I sadly wasn't able to provide a web port due to not having the GMS web package nor paying the subscription. I will definitely be taking note of the rest of your points. Thanks so much once again!
This is so cute and fun! I really had to think to solve the puzzles. Well done!
This is so cute and fun! I really had to think to solve the puzzles. Well done!
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed it ^^
I love this! What a great use of the limitation and so cute. Music is amazing and so is art. So vibey!
I really appreciate it! Thank you ^^
OMG I LOVE CATS 1000/10
THANK YOU!! AND SO DO I ^^ <3
What a masterpiece! Amazing graphics, animations, difficulty level and cuteness! Also, runs great on Linux with wine.
Thank you so so much! And I'm glad to hear that it works for Linux as well. I don't have much experience with that OS so it helps a ton!
I haven't quite beat it, but so far most of the puzzles are smart and well-made, and have enjoyed most of them. If I could give one criticism it would be that I feel like this game could benefit from an "undo" mechanic, similar to games such as Baba is You. It would help in some levels where you can easily get yourself killed, and help so you don't have to start the attempt over again. That aside, again, this was really well done :)
Thank you so much! And yes, I can only agree. I had it considered as well but I was scared to implement it last minute if anything would break^^' (Ps your profile pic is adorable!)
Really cute! I love this one! <3
Thank you! Love your name btw! ^^
This is so good! The visuals are super well done + I think this is the only time ive LIKED Having the CRT effect over the screen,
The sound design is Astronomically good, These feel like best selling-indie sound effects and music, its so well done!
Oh and dont even get me started on the puzzles, the design of the levels is super ingenious & each level had me thinking, Even level 2 kept me there and didnt just let me breeze past, like most other levels, And the thing of whenever you move towards a necro-cat, instead of moving away from you, it kills you, And that makes a bunch of puzzles play out very differently as to if the mechanics worked otherwise
Incredibly good game! Shoot for the top 10 of the jam :3
This comment singlehandedly made my entire day! Thank you so so much for taking the time to play and rate my game with such level of detail;_; I'm really glad you enjoyed it.