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StandOffSoftware7 years ago(+1)

This game gives some interesting history in the context of a single family, including the dangers they faced in this place and time as well as superstitions.

The Art is very well-done, although I do wonder why the mosquitoes don't look anything like mosquitoes. Maybe because it's a dream I guess.

The music and sounds doesn't seem to fit the time period and setting. They are fine, but it would be really cool if it was traditional music from this time period. This just sounded like generic RPG music.

The gameplay itself is rather uninteresting. Just eat onions, hit monsters repeatedly until they die, eat onions, repeat. Even if you die, there doesn't seem to be any consequence. I found myself kind of wishing I was playing the story that was being told in the flashbacks.

The most significant negative factor about this game as far as this jam is concerned, though, is that it is not an adventure game. It's an RPG. Which is a bit of a shame because I think this story would have been better told as an adventure game.

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Mister Jay the Game Maker7 years ago

I greatly appreciate the critiquing.  Most of my games have aspects of multiple genres, and it looks like the game jam was looking for more of a strict adventure game , without any hybrids.  It was a great learning experience, and I thank for the opportunity to participate.  

As mentioned in the final scene, T' Jacques had been in a deep fever, specifically the yellow fever, and had been unconscious multiple days, that is why all enemy encounters were of a fantasy nature. 

You are correct, in regards to the music; it a modification of the standard music that came with the game engine. 

I almost put what you mentioned about putting more  game time of flashbacks, but unfortunately decided not too. 

I may have to redefine my definitions of what are strict adventure games and what are strict RPGs.  This may also describe why I was having such a challenge playing a majority of the submissions.  I had not played games like that since the late 80s/early 90s.

Most of all thanks for giving me the opportunity to explain some of the conditions that some of my ancestors may have faced when they first settled southern Louisiana.

~MinisterJay

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