Saw the dev log for this game, found it on itch. Pretty cool. Some levels are kind of frustrating though cuz they require you to move blocks diagonally which doesnt look or feel intentional and is kind of hard to predict. But overall pretty cool i like the graphics and most of the puzzles.
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think of two-6 objects. At least one old and broken, and the others can be anything else, possibly another broken object.
Now if you had Nails, a hammer, glue, duct tape, Maybe even a whole tool box, perhaps a soldering kit, what would you make by putting these things together to make something new and useful.
it doesn't have to be realistic. And you dont have to use all of the items named above.
EXAMPLE:
Broken laptop + Old Typewriter + circuit board + Glue + Soldering Kit + Duct Tape = Laptop with typewriter keyboard.
I think you just lack creativity. you don't have to look at it so literally.
i will spoil the plot for my game as an example as i will likely not have enough time to finish it anyways (i joined in late).
My game is about a carpenter who goes out to find an old tree and make it into something new and young (this is also the main mechanic, take something old, make something new as a tool). In a way i guess you could think of it as rewinding time, but it is much more abstract then that.
the theme doesn't restrict creativity, it restricts us to an idea and helps our projects stay grounded and lowly scoped. But that idea can grow to anything with enough imagination. This is something we should strive for in all of our projects. all games need to restrict themselves to some extent, because as i said, it keeps them grounded and the scope to something manageable.
This is the most ridiculous thing i have ever seen posted. Try to be a little more creative perhaps? It doesn't have to be about rewinding time.
You could think of it in more of an abstract way. Or try looking for synonyms for the word Rewind.
Maybe you arnt manipulating time, perhaps you are rewinding videos/movies, which reveal something sinister when played backwards. Or perhaps you have to go back through levels from a different angle.
It's not like your game will be disqualified from the jam if it doesn't fit the theme so obviously.