A fun fusion of Metroidvania and card elements in your game jam entry 🎮.
GAMEPLAY
Merging Metroidvania-style gameplay with a card system is a refreshing concept. However, the absence of explaining the card functions was a bit confusing at the start. A brief guide could significantly enhance the player's understanding of how to play the game. Of course after a while you know what each card do. That is true. Exploring the world on one's own is part of the fun, a little direction regarding objectives could have been a nice guide for me. I had fun playing through this world and that is the most important part.
ART STYLE / VISUALS
The good pixel graphics effectively evoke a Metroidvania atmosphere. The animations are nice and contribute to the overall aesthetic. Incorporating additional visual effects (VFX) could add an extra bonus, making the game even more enjoyable to the eye.
AUDIO / SOUND DESIGN
The calm background track successfully creates a carnival-like ambiance, setting the tone for the game. The idea of including more dynamic, upbeat tracks for different areas could add variety to the audio experience, enhancing the atmosphere of each unique zone in a future update. Maybe also some extra SFX would be nice in a future update.
INNOVATION
Combining Metroidvania gameplay with a card system is an innovative approach.
THEME
The theme of consequences is lightly touched upon.
Overall, the combination of Metroidvania and card gameplay creates a fun & engaging experience. Keep up the great work in your next game attempts! 👍🃏🌟