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length of game?

A topic by Netherwisp created Aug 25, 2020 Views: 167 Replies: 3
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how long does the game have to be? 

like 10 levels or as many aas i can get done in the time limit?

sorry new to game jams.

Submitted

(first one for me too) I think it doesn't matter, but the videos I watched said that you should prefer making a short, good game than a long, bad game & dont overscope!

Submitted

I've seen lots of games go for replay value over length. So arcade-style games like Asteroids or Space invaders, were there aren't really levels, but rather the difficulty ramps up over time work well. Games that go for length usually have like a couple of levels that are short and intense. Overall most games are like five-to-ten minutes, at least from what I've seen

Host

10 levels is honestly quite a lot for a jam unless they're like one screen each. Rather than making as many as you can, I'd recommend just doing the least necessary to show off your game.