Hey there, Zizaco, thanks a lot for taking the time to share your feedback. I genuinely appreciate your insights, and I can see where you're coming from on many points.
You're absolutely right about the lack of a skip text option – it was indeed a result of time constraints that I couldn't implement it, but it's a valid concern.
I'd like to clarify the "Die" ending; it's not meant as a joke but rather the game's true ending and central to the theme of "Death of a Hero." I understand it might not have aligned with your expectations, but it's what I felt fit the theme best.
Regarding choices, they primarily influence your character's build. The story's focus was initially meant to be on the narrative itself, as the intention was for players not to break the amulet. However, I got carried away creating the battle system, and time slipped away from me. If you check my Git history, you'll probably notice me working on it right up until the end.
I'm sorry to hear that the battle mechanics were confusing. I had a hunch that might be the case, but I didn't invest the time needed to make them more user-friendly.
You and the two playtesters had difficulties with the "Break Amulet" ending. I did try to improve it to some extent, but once again, time constraints got the better of me.
The game offers three endings:
- The "Good" ending is achieved by not using the amulet. The idea here was to adhere to the theme of "Opposite Day" by creating an experience that encourages non-interaction. I understand your perspective may differ.
- In the "Bad" ending, you die at the hands of the necromancer and are revived, albeit not in animated form, but rather as a pile of bones.
- The "Bad2" ending involves solving a puzzle and defeating the necromancer. This ending is even grimmer, as the text becomes nearly unreadable, and you find yourself trapped in the crypt, doomed to decay.
Regarding the fight itself, here's a breakdown: The skeletons act when the green bar fills up. The red number represents their life, while the yellow indicates their attack. If they're not adjacent to you, they'll try to get closer. If they can't attack, their attack stat increases by one. The necromancer remains inactive until you collect the orbs. To collect an orb, move next to it and click when the action bar is displayed on the screen.
Your choice at the start of the game impacts what you have access to in this fight. To make it easier, choosing the noble will grant you a red potion that can heal 25 HP when you're ready. Opting for the Warrior or Mage will make the battle considerably more manageable. Use your whirlwind or fireball attack to target the skeletons with the highest attack stats. Eliminating the skeletons has a chance to turn them into orbs.
Originally, this battle was meant to involve a tug-of-war mechanic where the necromancer collected orbs. However, due to the negative feedback about combat, I'm actually relieved I didn't invest more time in that aspect.
Overall, I genuinely appreciate your well-thought-out feedback. While I may not agree on all fronts, I do respect your perspective. Although the story, which was the focal point of the game.