Gorgeous art and effects, I'm really glad it caught my eye and I got to play this. It reminds me of Dome Keeper, I love it! Great job!
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Bastion of Light's itch.io pageResults
Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
Playability | #713 | 3.667 | 3.667 |
Artistic Style | #885 | 3.667 | 3.667 |
Theme | #1248 | 2.667 | 2.667 |
Cleverness | #1410 | 2.667 | 2.667 |
Ranked from 3 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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- Very pretty game! I enjoyed the gameplay and the music is really nice, along with the very pretty art. The concept looks good, you've managed to make a solid game here. I didn't find any bugs and had fun playing it. Beautiful and fun game, well done!
- I would have like to see the alchemy incorporated a bit better, but man that art is beautiful!
- For my personal experience with this game, I didn't find a lot of what was presented to be that compelling; from the combat to the implementation of the themes. In regards to the themes, having a limited light source and taking on shadow-based enemies doesn't feel that unique to me. And, while I understand through your design document how you interpreted and used alchemy, as it ties back into the combat with effects that help fend off enemies, again, this didn't really catch me as something I'd enjoy playing a whole lot of. Artistically speaking, I believe you did quite a good job, including the music (though a tad loud; would appreciate something to adjust audio setting). Lastly, while I wouldn't say you did anything 'wrong' with the way you presented and incorporated these aspects into your game--my interpretation of what I experienced feels like there's more to be desired, in a sense. All the same, do keep up the hard work.
Did you include your Game Design Document as a Google Drive link?
Yes
Seriously... did you include your Game Design Document?
Yes
Is your game set to Public so we can see it?
Yes
Tell us about your game!
Bastion of Light is an arcade-style shoot’em up where the player must defend a tower of light against waves of hostile creatures trying to snuff it out. Use the Light Energy that powers your Bastion to drive back the shadows, and infuse the mystical Relics with Energy to join their powers with your own.
But be careful, for that same Light Energy also sustains the shield keeping you alive! Try to balance offense with caution as you fight to survive until the onslaught ends.
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