I think this is a serious top 3 contender for this jam, with an amazing presentation, tight controls, and a fun and diverse game loop.
Visuals and audio are on another level, polished, and well thought. The main char is amazing, I love its little quirks and personality. The voice acting is really good as is the writing.
Really enjoyed the exploration part at the beginning of the game, but the RPG aspect didn't really click with me (I just unlocked the Arena Bot, so I still have to test it).
My only feedback will be the disconnection between the exploration art style vs the RPG encounters: I think that something akin to Chrono Trigger, where the party battles right in the overworld, will benefit the game greatly.
Overall a great entry, keep up the good job. Gonna give it another go because I want to see what's next!
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Hey! TYSM for trying out my game! Plus from the developer of Sliding Hero, which is also a serious contender for Top 3. I really enjoyed your game and still need to rate and leave feedback. I'll do that today.
The RPG aspect kicks in a bit more after The Lurker when you can start upgrading and learning new skills. However, I would say this is, probably, more an Adventure than an RPG. Did you know you can learn and upgrade your skills at the KARN arcade machine? I did have a few people that never clicked/didn't realize they could interact with that... so I might need to add a cut scene where R3-M1 approaches it and activates it.
Sounds like you've played quite a bit, though, if you got the ARENA-bot! My demo is a bit long, so I'm working on shortening it. So, you're playing the longer version before I do that update haha Thanks again for playing and looking forward to seeing what you do with your game, as well!