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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Enjoyment | #16 | 3.150 | 3.571 |
| Use of the Limitation | #16 | 3.150 | 3.571 |
| Overall | #25 | 2.961 | 3.357 |
| Concept | #34 | 2.772 | 3.143 |
| Presentation | #35 | 2.772 | 3.143 |
Ranked from 7 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Team members
phlp
Software used
Construct, Inkscape, SFXR
Use of the limitation
Use your deaths to upgrade your powers and shape the arena
Cookies eaten
0 cookies, only chocolate
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I really liked the sfx and polish you put into it! Although it looked very simple, it still had flair that could be seen in the pulsing balls, or the explosion effect on the enemies and projectiles. It was definitely a fun game! I don't think I ever saw any mana drops, so I ended up just relying on regeneration to get mana in the end. Great job though! :)
Thanks! That was my goal: simple but with some juice.
This has potential, but I found the mana meter to be a little limiting. After I spent a bunch, I seemed to be stuck in a loop of spawning and dying with no mana. Even the free upgrades didn't seem to be able to pull me out of the spiral as the battlefield got more crowded and the enemies got more relentless.
You're right, the mana needs better balancing. If you don't get a few "faster regeneration" upgrades early you could be in trouble, but if you do, the game gets much easier.
BTW the game was nearly called "Sun Wizard of the Flat Earth" but that seemed way too long for a title.
Beatiful and simple game. I did a minimalist game to, and if I know how to use other engine mor epowerful, certanly my game will use this kind of animation, fluid and smoth. Congratulations!
My favortite of the Jam until now.
Thank you!
Really enjoyed the concept with it's infinite replayabilty, great game, good job!
Thanks!
Really fun game! the idea is good, i like the minimalistic graphics, and the use of limitation was somewhat good, one bug i encountered is that after some upgrades i couldnt shoot the balls and i was basically in a softlock
You probably didn't have enough mana, which recharges pretty slowly without the free upgrades.
Sorry that isn't very clear. Glad you liked it other than that!