There is a lot of complexity to this game - I don't think I've seen a rulebook this large completed for a jam! The upside to this is that there is a significant amount of flavor to make the game mechanics unique - character backgrounds, stats, different enemies with different abilities. As Christine said, the prize mechanic is particularly great because it gives the player a lot of latitude to approach the game how they want. As others have noted, the tradeoff is that a large manual requires a little preparation. But I think this could be very dynamic and fun to play too!
Still love that janky font and distorted layout - it makes the rulebook unique and charming.
Thanks for submitting Agony Engine to the SCREAM MACHINE jam!
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