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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Playability - Was the game playable? | #1 | 4.500 | 4.500 |
| Fun - Was the game fun? | #1 | 3.625 | 3.625 |
| Hook - Was there an interesting hook to the game? Story, mechanic, etc. | #1 | 3.875 | 3.875 |
| Overall | #1 | 4.075 | 4.075 |
| Theme - Was it a clever interpretation of the theme? | #2 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| Style - Was there a distinct "vibe" to the game? | #2 | 4.375 | 4.375 |
Ranked from 8 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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Introducing "Hoovin' Forward"! Are you ready to ditch the mundane and dive into the funky world of robotic cleanliness? Say hello to your new favourite obsession, where you play as the sleekest, quirkiest robot vacuum cleaner in town!
Strap on your suction and get ready to suck up some serious fun! In "Hoovin' Forward," you're not just any ordinary robot vacuum - you're a cleaning sensation with a mission to tidy up the whole apartment with limited battery!
Get ready to sweep, swirl, and suck your way to victory! "Hoovin' Forward" isn't just a game, it's a wild ride through the wacky world of robotic cleaning. So, grab your keyboard and mouse, rev up those motors, and let's get Hoovin'! Trust us, once you start, you'll never want to stop!
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I loved the way the hoover visually cleaned a floor, and how you could see the path you took at the end! I also enjoyed trying to smash the vases xD The camera did not seem to want to stay behind my hoover, which was a little annoying but not a massive issue! I also thought the graphics were great!
A very chill and relaxing simulator. I don't usually play/build games with a slower pace, but this was definately very enjoyable and made me want to play more games like this. Everything felt very polished and I couldn't find any major bugs. It did feel like I was fighting with the [Camera 2] at some points during tight corners. Have you guys considered a manual camera controller using mouse movement?
Really solid game, music and buttons sounds were spot on right from the title screen, and the main mechanic is well executed. Solid environment art as well. While I'm away from home, I'm sure my hoover loves to gaze out of the window while listening to smooth jazz, much like I did. The traversal map at the end of a level was a nice touch! A+, definitely did not suck.
Hah! I've not done any house work today because of all the virtual hooverin' ;) Nice work, well done!
FILE VALIDATION - 8/4/2024 - 10:50
WEB GAME - NOTHING TO SCAN
Windows_2.zip - VALIDATED
Notable - Windows defender comes up but appears as a false flag.
SHA512
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Thank you for taking the time to do this @Scott!
I know how bulky the zip was, hopefully it didn't take too long to download 😅
Amazing! I want the full version ) It was so much fun running around with the [1] camera and chilling, and then I CHANGED PERSPECTIVE and walked on the walls and ceiling. You guys are amazing game designers )
It's even more amazing that you made the game in just 1 day!
Thanks! We had a lot of fun making it and are really proud of what we've made.
As you say, it has that power wash sim game vibe and you're playing and you question why you're cleaning virtually, and next thing you know you've cleaned the entire floor and want to play the next level.
Thank you for the kind words @kolpaque!
Nice job. This felt really chill; like power washing sim or house flipper. IDK if I wish there was a vacuum sound when you moved or not. The only issues I had were on the second level; a vase feel just as the room loaded in while I was still on the charger and a bunch of rubbish generated on top of the dresser and not on the floor.
Hey, thanks for checking it out. We toyed with the idea of a vacuum sound when moving but felt it would get dull quick.
The falling vase is intentional, to introduce you to the mechanic/increase the jeopardy of the level.
You can actually get to those on top of the dresser, I'm not sure if you figured it out, but you can get onto the walls/roof ;)