this is very hard to rate…
this looks a lot simpler than it is with the whole dialog system and the (minimally) branching conversations. I think you’re pretty crazy to try to do this in such a short jam, definitely merit in the bravery.
the art is a bit… conflicting. both the people and the houses look good, but they don’t look like they come from the same game.
the music is nice, long enough to not get repetitive and annoying when it loops.
I struggle a bit with the theme because you kind of don’t interact with the overheat really, you just try to prevent it. It’s a bit stretchy, but fine.
Dialog/menu mashing is not really my favorite type of speedrun… but hey, some people run pokemon or final fantasy.
the movement is smooth.
I can see the promise of where you were going with the whole thing. Doing my best to rate it somewhere in between of current state vs what you were trying to do.