Heya, im doing videos for the games I play in a first playthrough format thing. I did get a little frustrated by the end to be completely honest. Thursday was really hard! I dont think I said it in the video but this is really good first jam game, especially since you worked alone. Good work!
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OMG. Thank you so much for this!! I appreciate it so much! First off, I didn't feel like you were negative at all. It is all valid criticism.
I too wasn't super happy with the controls. You're right that it had to do with it being top down but 3D. I had to actually use physics forces if I wanted the rigidbodies and colliders to work properly. I really wanted to rework them again, but I was running out of time. Also I am SO SORRY that I left "esc" to quit in the game. I thought you were going to make it through and was super excited for you. I was heartbroken when it went to grey.
On Thursday you actually do only need to give out one energy drink, but it's to the person that says they're falling asleep. Afterwards if you talk to them they say something like "I really needed this. Now I can think straight." I really appreciate your perseverance pushing through on Wed+Thur. You'll be happy to know that IMO Friday is easier than Thursday.
I do think your points on randomness and objective feedback are also super valid. Those were both things I kept contemplating switching up, but as I neared the end of the jam, I decided to keep them how I had initially planned. I was also toying with the idea of making it more "Groundhog's Day" by having persistent data, but again, I just decided to push through with my original plan. I think those are all things that having had the time to have play testers would have greatly improved.
Again thank you so much for putting this much time into playing my game and giving it your feedback :)
Haha no problem, making this video was easier than it is to make games so its the least I can do. Im happy to hear I didn't come across as negative, last thing I want is to discourage people from jamming. Im happy to hear Friday is easier cause Oh boy Thursday seemed impossible. Although Thursday seems easier knowing only one person needs the drink haha.
This was a good first jam entry, Thanks for participating!