The gameplay was a mixed bag for me but I like atmosphere above all else in the games I like to play and you excel at that. The style and presentation were unique and I enjoyed those aspects. The opening cutscene confused me and I thought the controls didn't work, I think using textboxes to give context would help on that front.
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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Unexpected or surprising elements in the game | #6 | 3.250 | 3.250 |
| Overall uniqueness of the game concept | #6 | 3.250 | 3.250 |
| How well did the game follow the constraint | #7 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
| Cohesiveness of game elements | #7 | 3.250 | 3.250 |
| Quality and fit of sounds and sound effects to the game | #9 | 3.750 | 3.750 |
| Overall | #9 | 3.333 | 3.333 |
| How well did the game visuals follow the SNES theme | #11 | 3.500 | 3.500 |
Ranked from 4 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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- This was an interesting play through session. I instantly got the vibes reminiscent of snes classics and also a bit of Undertale. I could tell that the developer/creator has more in mind for this game's concept, and it'd be cool to see that flushed out more if time and energies permit at some point. I did think the initial character scenes were a bit rushed, but I understand that could be to help lend with a mysterious/you-don't-know-what's-going-on-yet tone that is intentional. I think that some of the dialogue exchanges could be polished up to be a little more clear, which could help balance out the faster pacing. The gameplay for the boss was interesting, but hard for me to figure out initially. The timing/pace of attacks and following seemed a little off sync for me, but it could be on me and my slower skills. :) Cool entry overall!
- Overall, this one felt more like a game boy game when it comes to the style. That said, I'd say you've made something you should be proud of!
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