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theKabaro

A side-scrolling non-endless runner that I didn't complete, but I will. Really accurate learning curve - the game always makes you think you just about could do it, which is key to side-scroll-runners.

The character design is so endearing. I feel so bad for the crying bread - I want him to get away and be safe. He channels a lil' Spongebob Square Pants. AND I feel awesome when I unleash his nuclear mouth power.

The destroyable objects lead to some nice surprises and the variety of movements (being able to drop down fast from a jump) is an interesting additional mechanic.

The checkpoints mean death - although regular - isn't super frustrating.

Edit: Didn't mention the music! Great soundtrack.

Rating: this game lands butter side up!

Mine: https://jacktionman.itch.io/the-art-is-present

theKabaro8 years ago (2 edits)

Thanks for the feedback! :)

I'm pretty satisfied with the ending, but I'm worried no one will get to see it, haha. I like to make things rather challenging but constant play-testing during development make it difficult to distinguish between hard and unfair. Also, I can't take credit for the music... Used some royalty free (that I credit at the end) because I ran out of time, but oh well! Thanks again!

I'll review your game because I want to and don't want to double dip with a brand new post.

I LOVE it. Really clever way of spinning the game idea into an actual fun experience. The ease with which you're understood going up with the pretentiousness of the NPC is fantastic, and actually a really smart way of incorporating difficulty. Sadly, I was only able to get up to the bearded man following the monk. I might need to dust off my game pad and map it to the 'x' key, channeling my earlier Mario Party days...

Also, crying-bread-man and alien-snot-blob should team up in a 'rapidly tap x to run' crossover. Would easily sell millions.

jacktionman8 years ago

Thanks for your feedback! I'm not going to lie: I only got passed the third checkpoint and had to give up. After 45 minutes!!!

I would love to find some way to crossover crying-bread-man and alien-snot-blob. I'd buy millions of copies myself!