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I really like how this game doesn’t have combat. Instead you dispel dark energy from animals and things. I never died in the game - I’m not even sure it’s possible. And that’s not a bad thing either. You just get a little penalty with the size of your aura. So, the game is engaging without requiring lots of the usual fighting. It’s a breath of fresh air.

Of course the art is very good, and the cat and other things are cute. I actually like the choice of using instruments for the sound effects. But if a sound track is ever added, then there may be a conflict here.

My only issue with the game is the control scheme. Once dash was introduced I had problems timing it with jumps and such. (I’m left handed and not used to using wasd.) Game pad support would have been great. Or maybe the ability to rebind keys.

Could this be made to work on mobile? I think it’s style of engagement would work well there. But then how would the controls work? That’s even more challenging that appeasing picky south-paw judges. :)

If you would be so kind, please play, rate and comment on our game! We’d love to know what you think! Thanks!

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Glad you enjoyed the cleansing mechanics! We were experimenting with making a metroidvania that didn’t require the usual kind of combat. What’s in there is a fraction of what we wanted to do, of course, but it seems to still resonate with people! (You can “die”, by the way. I put it in quotes, because the effect for it shows the kitty being saved by the little blossom spirit at the last second and teleporting it to a nearby checkpoint ; )

I feel your pain with the the controls. I’ve had similar problems in reverse on many entries. It suggests that giving the player the ability to remap keys is almost a necessity. It’s something I’m definitely going to be developing between jams, so I can put it into future projects. That being said, did you try with a gamepad? I think the engine actually supports it, I just never tested it.

It could probably port to mobile okay. If I did, though, I now know to add a lefty flip for it ; )

Thanks for trying out the game and leaving a comment! If my machine supports your team’s entry, I’d be happy to give it a play! [Alas, I just checked, and you don’t have a Mac or web build, so I’m out of luck >_< ]