Thank you for the feedback on the game, I really do agree with the points you made, it was more of just a first complete beginning-to-end project to test what I've been able to develop as my skillset. Unfortunately it wasn't really the style of game I'm used to trying out, as you can see that my other game is more story-driven and has very little in the way of actual gameplay, but again I wanted to kind of branch out from what I'm used to. I think if the contest had allowed it I would have made a visual novel-type game, but Drifty specifically said that it had to have gameplay, and I'm not yet skilled enough at events and whatnot to make gameplay elements outside of what the engine allows by default. Beyond that, I am very happy with where I'm going with my projects, and "average" is actually just fine with me! Thanks again for the review and I wish you the best in your own projects!
I took your advice and refined the game a bit. I had intended the party member to join the player towards the beginning, but didn't anticipate the player not taking the path I intended, so I made it an unskippable event where the character joins the party shortly after leaving the village. The Ghouls are now more manageable and I have also made other mechanics more balanced for efficiency. Thanks for the feedback! Have a great night!
I'm a solo dev, and during the last year I've really been in a slump, because I haven't been able to finish a passion project of mine. That being said, I am happy to have at least been able to submit something that, in my opinion, was actually worth taking the time to create. I'm actually going to submit a second game before the deadline, too. It's so freeing to not have to worry so much about the details and just make a game that I enjoy and that actually made me feel somewhat creative. I actually feel like a real developer now! I might even be able to make some progress on my project, now that I have some inspiration to draw from!
Thanks so much for the jam, and get well soon, Drifty!
P.S. please take a look at my submission if you get the chance, I think it might be worth an afternoon for a lot of you!
