On a roll of coming back to former comments and games (I have been SO busy I have missed out on a lot of things… :O):
the game shows an ending screen after you beat level 3 with some high quality written lore
So, I will definitely try beating level 3, since you said it is not as crazy as number 2. X) But I will pass on said number 2, I think!
To pick up on your other answer:
I also regret not rating and playing many games on this jam, I only played about 40.
I ALWAYS end up playing so much less than I wished (I would play everything if I could!!). In my case, this is because I am so pernickety, testing so many details and writing them down… I must have some kind of problem. XD I still plan on playing games from passed game jams that I did not have time for and leave a review! :) By the way, you can too. ;)
It's just so strange to me how the game could win the theme category, I just can't believe what I'm seeing.
I already thought that when there is such a massive amount of various games, it is not always obvious nor even reasonable to think you can compare everything linearly, and I have come to the conclusion that when a game clicks with people, they tend to give it higher marks all round. For instance, I want to go home had a pretty similar interpretation of the theme as your game, but made less of an impression, and I noticed it had a lesser mark for Theme, which I think is unfair (checking my own personal notes, I am glad I did assign it a 5 for Theme too; I am very little suggestible and try to analyse every aspect of the games fairly). Your game has a playable and crazy vibe that makes it work, as well as coherent aesthetics.
I am saying that while my own tiny prototype still worked as being seen as innovative! X) I was merry about it, but you never know. On the contrary, I was very happy with my recent endeavour for Ludum Dare 51 with respect to innovation, and it did not receive such votes, despite what some detailed comments said; and a game that is admittedly based on Minit / Outer Wilds rocked the Innovation criterion — which is super weird (nothing against the creator and his work, but I think some voters behave erratically, and it also depends on which type of players come to your game, which in turn depends on a variety of factors, such as having a navigator version and other technicalities): this is why you should really beware raw marks, sincere thoughtful feedback is the core wiser part.
I really owe you for that last vote, I'll get you like an 8-bit beer or something haha
Ironically, I discovered only shortly after the end of the event that the videos were discontinued before, so, you only get written credit on the main page. X) But as I said, the quality of the game (and it is real! Sometimes, votes are unfair, but I think your game really has something) is the real takeaway. As for beer: I do not drink it. XD But thanks!
I do not know if you have plans for your game, but maybe you can make it even ‘fuller’ and reach out. Anyway, all the best.
Maybe see you for another game someday! :)
