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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Composition | #1 | 4.556 | 4.556 |
| Did you imagine the town ? | #1 | 4.667 | 4.667 |
| Correlation to theme | #1 | 4.556 | 4.556 |
| Overall | #1 | 4.511 | 4.511 |
| Creativity | #2 | 4.222 | 4.222 |
| Quality | #2 | 4.556 | 4.556 |
Ranked from 9 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Theme
Octopus city
Correlation to theme
I put bubbles sound and squishy noises !
https://youtu.be/ckzJmVCDm5k
https://youtu.be/hqACXTQNg8c
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Octoburg: This track feels like a watery version of all the games that define my childhood! I am definitely a fan! I love the chord progression reminiscent of Dire Dire Docks and the watery pad you use with the plucky strings that add an air of lightness to it. My absolute favorite part, and in my opinion the best composed section, is the light and bouncy section at 1:11 to the end. The melody fits in so perfectly with the offbeat chords, the left-panned mid-range countermelody and the plucked bass. I think that thiis piece is also mixed exceptionally well too and seems game-ready!
Ink Shop: Straight from the beginning, the lack of background pad and added reverb informed me that we were now inside and the light pizzicato strings fit a fun and quirky shop theme very well. The bubble and squid squish noises are a nice touch that definitely make this feel like a shop that octopi would frequent!
Did I imagine the town?: Most definitely! Though I felt that this Octopus city felt more like a smaller town theme (with the apt name of Octoburg), I think I prefer the smalltown vibe you portray. I imagine a tranquil reef town with vast expanses of sea grass covering the sandy ocean floor amidst the aquamarine water as light rays dance around the town as small cute octopi are going about their days peacefully. The ink shop theme is a great touch to add a little more quirky personality to the town. Overall fantastic work and thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for these wonderful compliments.
It's a pretty amazing feeling to read such a detailed description of my own composition. Your analysis is both precise on the arrangement and relevant on the feeling I was trying to convey.
I just re-listened to Dire, Dire Docks by SM64 and it's crazy, I wasn't aware of the inspiration that this music had on mine. Bravo, you were even able to read my intentions that I hadn't seen myself :D
And your description of Octoburg is very evocative and I am very proud to have been able to create such an imagination with my modest creation.
Thanks again for all your kind words!
Fits with the theme so well! Octoburg is so calm and I could easily visualize a underwater city. Love the chord progression and selection of instruments, how it has a intro and how it tells a story without using any lyrics. Ink Shop has a fun aspect to it, loved how you incorporated the squishy sounds to the rythm of the song. Amazing job!
I really felt like I was in an octopus town. Between the music and the squid noise I could see myself there. I felt like it was a friendly welcoming town too. It was great!
I am rating Octoburg, since that song is the actual 'town' one, but honestly, I love Ink Shop too (and the funny squidy noises xD)!
Maybe I am a bit soft, but I gave you a 5-star rating in every category! That obviously does not mean "you are perfect, don't change" - always strive for improvement - but I do feel your song matches every criteria impressively! It captures the underwater vibe; the instruments are delightful and nicely used; and the melody is fitting, upbeat, and perfect for a town! Well done.
Thank you for all those compliments. It's really nice to read :)
Your musics are so fun to listen to! It feels like a really nice city and I can feel living in here with all the octopuses. Loved the composition!
Also Ink Shop is my favorite!
Thank you. It was fun to participate to your jam :)