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Timestamp	Since previous	Game		lythom's comment
Aug 1 10:20:50		T.A.G. Reborn	♥ 1	What I liked + Musics + Mood + Sounds What imo could be improved - - Level Design ! * It's so dark I sometime lost without even having a chance to see what's happening * This lead to the game being memory based instead of puzzling * Felt into the void when descending down to the normal path down, but because I couldn't see the arrival and their was a hole on the wall I felt just beside the landing platform. - Guiding the player * You don't need the pet that tells you things : I already pushed boxes in about 9001 games already, the saw look scary enough, a 'press "F" key' when near a button is enough tip. * Gameplay blocked during the door cinematic is frustrating. The sound + a clear path of where to go next would be sufficient and better for smoother experience. Overall It would be absolutely enjoyable without the frustrating level design, and the not so smooth control of the character. I found that the graphics are good enough, the music and sounds stand out by their quality, and the mood is great. Thanks for the game !
Aug 1 10:32:41	11m 51s	IthasPotential...	♥ 0	Could not figure out how too play. Please give some explanation in the description this is unplayable as is unfortunatly :(
Aug 1 10:45:45	13m 04s	The Quest for the Mighty Battery Charger	♥ 4	What I liked __ + __ Musics and sounds __ + __ Mood __ + __ Just the right difficulty ! The mechanics are puzzling and once you figure it out you can beat the game. __ + __ The sudden power cut felt sooo true. It triggered memories… What imo could be improved __ - __ Graphics, they are not that bad really ! But could be better. __ - __ Content. The game have very few element of content. They are sufficient to make the game fun and enjoyable but there could be more of it ! Overall Nice entry, fun to play, not much content but I enjoyed the experience alot. Thanks for the game !
Aug 2 07:43:48	20h 58m	Deep Space Nine Volts	♥ 3	What I liked __ + __ Musics and sounds, simple yet well adjusted __ + __ Stimulating and fun game __ + __ Design quality, after turning around once or twice in the ship, I understand how it worked very easily. Good point on design for that. __ + __ The small details like automatic doors and objects on the floor What imo could be improved __ - __ Graphics, they aldready do the job, the next step is to get fancy with them :D __ - __ Precision in the controls is correct but need some practise to get right, and I still made mistakes which felt frustrating because my management felt good. (I still managed to win so that's ok, but it could feel even smoother) __ - __ Have a little crazyness. As stated, the gameplay is stimulating and fun, but it could be brought even further for a very unique experience. Not sure how, you may find this kind of things in your very own experience. Overall Very impressive first entry, fun to play and I enjoyed the experience alot. Thanks for the game !
Aug 2 07:55:38	11m 50s	Noane's walk	♥ 1	What I liked __ + __ Voice acting What imo could be improved __ - __ Pretty much everything else Overall I'd say more brainstorming will eventually lead you to a more promising idea. That said, the game is playable and there's a beggining of gameplay, good job for that ! Thanks for the game !
Aug 2 09:57:18	2h 01m	Zero Volt X	♥ 0	What I liked __ + __ The zip file named after the game, first one I test I could find easily in my download folder. __ + __ A different genre from you usual entries, that's a spirit I like ! __ + __ A vertical shooter calibrated for casual players that don't require the player to memorize all the level patterns. __ + __ Art, Mood. What imo could be improved __ - __ The game feel predictable and would benefit some unusual or surprising elements. __ - __ Is the lack of sounds on html5 target a heaps limitation or a lack of time to implement it ? __ - __ Source code not available :( Overall You know how to make games, right ? The design details makes the game feel very right and it's pleasant to play. Thanks for the game !
Aug 16 19:37:57	345h 40m	The Factory	♥ 0	What I liked __ + __ Fun game of exploration __ + __ Overall realization (controls, gameplay feeling) __ + __ Blocks of building that turn off that help spot zones where remaining boxes are What imo could be improved __ - __ Impossible to succeed on first run __ - __ End being a memory game of all spots, got bored before I found all of them Overall Good game ! Not much 3D games out there with such a big area to explore, even if I didn't get to find every box, I still had pleasure exploring this game. good work =)
Aug 16 19:55:03	17m 06s	Enceladus Explorer	♥ 1	What I liked __ + __ Environment __ + __ Sounds What imo could be improved __ - __ Intro text that fly away before you can read it __ - __ Soooo long to move down then up again with little to do while travelling __ - __ Graphics are detailed but did felt very consistent Overall I didn't get a lot of fun with your game, but I appreciated the hard work on realization, graphics, ambiant and sound. Now that you are good at modeling and setting a mood, I'd suggest to get deeper into game design =) Good work anyway, thanks for the game !
Aug 16 20:14:23	19m 20s	FireMan	♥ 1	What I liked __ + __ Background and train graphics __ + __ Music __ + __ Original objectives What imo could be improved __ - __ Music hurt my hears because of the initial volume being very loud __ - __ Controls don't feel very responsive (inertia) __ - __ Characters + table and chairs graphics not consistent with the rest __ - __ Random fall off because when you know how close the rolling thing is, it's too late to run back Overall I had more fun I expected trying harder after failing the first run with frustration. There is still room for improvement but it is a cool idea and a good realization. Thanks for the game !
Aug 16 20:39:03	24m 40s	Ardis Mobile Mission	♥ 2	What I liked __ + __ Graphics, Art __ + __ Typography __ + __ Exploration of someone's life __ + __ Reactiveness of interface __ + __ Presentation of the game with animated gif What imo could be improved __ - __ What could be a good exploration game turn into a skilled timed precision game I could not play good enough Overall Very good entry, one of the best I've played so far and it was not even the post-jam version. The idea is good and the realisation is even better. I bet the post-jam version fix the balancing of the game and allow a proper restart. Refreshing experience, thanks for the game ! Edit : Wow, the animated outro is just freaking good :D Nice job !
Aug 16 20:59:31	20m 28s	Last Shine	♥ 0	What I liked __ + __ Art style __ + __ Theme interpretation __ + __ Musics and sounds What imo could be improved __ -- __ The fights does not feels right, for a core gameplay this is very bad :( It's not clear when you gonna get hit, enemies restore and hit back even when being combo-ed. __ - __ Got kicked out of screen by an enemy, couldn't get back, had hard time re-entering the game, the intro is really too long... __ - __ Gameplay should be explained while playing, several screen of touch description is pretty boring Overall Got really hooked by the ideas and graphics. The music follows very well, but the realization and gameplay is way behind. It's frustrating because I really wanted to play the game I expected while seeing the promising presentation, and I was totally in until I started to actually play. Still a great job and a fresh idea, keep going ! edit: Could go to the end in the post jam version. It's a bit better but I feel the fights still lacks precision and clarity. Glad I could go to the end, the story is pleasing and well illustrated with great music =)
Aug 20 15:56:45	90h 57m	CG Petrel MK II Simulator	♥ 1	What I liked __ + __ Feel like controlling a complex ship __ + __ UI theme, mood What imo could be improved __ - __ Clarity of UI __ - __ Is it actually possible de refill the battery ? Victory condition was not very clear __ - __ Adding some space atmospheric music + realistic sounds would have fit your graphics better I think Overall Enjoyed the play even if it was not easy to figure out how to play, good work on it ! Thanks for the game =)
Aug 20 16:07:35	10m 50s	BugsTD	♥ 1	What I liked __ + __ a TD ! __ + __ animation of turrets __ + __ playable and has core mechanics What imo could be improved __ - __ Pace is too slow, it's sooo long to get new turrets __ - __ Is there a end ? There was no indication of progression __ - __ The game is not really about power and treat neither TD nor power management in innovative way Overall Still something for 12 hours ! Thanks for the game =)
Aug 20 16:19:59	12m 24s	Bot Beater	♥ 1	What I liked __ + __ Music ! It kicks you in, ant set a 90's game mood I didn't know I miss that much =D __ + __ Don't know why I kept trying. Because of great fun I guess :D What imo could be improved __ - __ So hard it turns the game into a puzzle game with skilled realization, whereas it is sells as a "frenecticly keep fighting or you loose". __ - __ Resolution is a bit small __ - __ Collisions are a bit unpredictable sometimes Overall I had a lot of fun ! Thank you very much for the game =)
Aug 20 16:28:16	8m 17s	Devil On Rails	♥ 1	What I liked __ + __ Insert Soul =D __ + __ frenetic button smashing ! __ + __ Music and mood What imo could be improved __ - __ Never found use for dash, blocking and could not use remote special __ - __ Hardly found use to the remote attack since the is so much enemy Overall I had fun, good work ! Thanks for the game =)
Aug 20 16:47:15	18m 59s	Sarlacc Dungeon	♥ 1	What I liked __ + __ Roguelike ! __ + __ Various encounters __ + __ Time to figure out any situation before having to make a decision What imo could be improved __ - __ Too much random, you can't really build up a strategy __ - __ Most of the time you have no choice except pass through or the unique action associated to the encounter (scrap / attack) Overall I had fun, I didn't suspect the game would be that engaging ! The intro wall of text is a little bit intimidating, but then it's all pleasure. Thanks for the game =)
Aug 20 17:15:16	28m 01s	Surge - LD39	♥ 1	What I liked __ + __ Level design teaching gameplay __ + __ Easy to play / Hard to master __ + __ Mood What imo could be improved __ - __ Art direction : visuals and sound does the job but could be improved into a consisten atmosphere __ - __ Punch that throw you forward (into missiles). I find the punch job pretty cool, but I hated the fact it throws you forward because most of the time I had to go backward while hitting Overall Great realisation, neat gameplay, fun, balanced, you got a lot of good points here ! I enjoyed my time playing, Thanks for the game =)
Aug 20 17:31:38	16m 22s	I Need A Charger!	♥ 0	What I liked __ + __ Music ! __ + __ Overall realisation __ + __ Funny store names What imo could be improved __ - __ There should be tension because of battery running out, the character is not even running ! It feels slow where it should feel like a race __ - __ Graphics are pretty basic, I think there is room for improvement without losing the orientation tips the environment gives. Overall Good realisation, a bit slow but still enjoyable ! Thanks for the game =)
Aug 20 18:31:18	59m 40s	Thunderstorm	♥ 1	What I liked __ + __ Gameplay, variety __ + __ Music What imo could be improved __ - __ Graphics get the job done but can be improved __ - __ Bugs / balance : in catch mode the power never fills up, cloud mode is too easy : I stopped when i got bored. Classic mode is pretty good Overall Nice entry, I had fun playing ! Thanks for the game =)
Aug 20 18:45:29	14m 11s	Apprentice	♥ 2	What I liked __ + __ The Game presentation that sells the game well __ + __ Finally some magic in this tech jam What imo could be improved __ - __ It feels buggy, characters are knockbacked out of the screen and moves weirdly, attacks doesn't match the animation timing. __ - __ Controls : having left and right turning your character instead of moving it in that direction have been abandonned in action games since… Little Big Adventure ? Those controls might be used for car or robot control, but mostly keep it for micro machine. __ - __ Graphics in top view are not as attractive as they are in the description. The magical effect doesn't really mix well the the rest as well. Overall I see a lot of work there, unfortunatly it's not as good as it could be yet. You might also want to take inspiration from recent games to identify and re-use working recipes. But really, you already have a game and descent 3D graphics ! This experience will get you further in the polish phase next time, keep going ! Thanks for the game =)