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Whoops, so I wrote this review before getting to the final level, reached the final level, and realized I immediately had to come scurrying back here to praise it in particular. I mean this with full sincerity, that's brilliant level design. Especially liked the space it gave to turn over and over that last line of "dialogue" in my head, really powerful writing.

[Spoilers for the ending:]




One thing I will say in the interest of being thorough, just because I commented on the content warning in my original post: If you decide to upload a post-jam patch, would you consider adding a jumpscare warning to the list of content warnings, and/or to the game page somewhere? I realize that that may take away from the surprise at the end a bit too much, but the rest of the game's content is definitely enough to make the player believe that the subject matter and mild flashing/loud sounds on "explosion" are all that they're about, and unfortunately in the inclusion of a content warning the implication is sort of given that the content warning covers all that could be potentially distressing for a player.

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Hello hello!

Glad you enjoyed our lil' game. In reference to that end-game moment, you are referring to, we will definitely get our content warnings updated. I think I literally just forgot >.< (you know how jams are). We will get that added and properly updated after the jam submission page unlocks. Thank you for the feedback and for that callout!

- S. "Essay"

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Totally get it! I thought it might have been something like that, the rest of the game was extremely thoughtful when it comes to accessibility. All in all still a fantastic submission and easily a top contender for me! I’m thinking I’ll have to check out some of your past games soon, if they’re all as weird and wonderful as this was… Head Honcho looks very interesting :)). Keep up the great work, I look forward to seeing what else you make in future jams!!

Heard and thank you so much for the kind words and the hype! We def enjoy making weird games like this one. Can say that this project is more serious than the others. Think they come off as more silly IMO :) Did most of the visuals and writing for this guy, so hearing that you and others enjoyed it is super motivating for myself to get back and polish this project more and to start creating more!

- S. "Essay"