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Tiny Creatures as Us

By foursay

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CategoryRankScoreCount
Overall723.8438
Fun2323.1136
Innovation1873.2336
Theme2093.3837
Graphics773.9537
Audio723.6638
Mood164.2236

Comments

dingbat 2024-10-07 01:53

Love the atmosphere of this game! Not sure if you've ever played NaissanceE but this gave me similar vibes to that. Very brutalist/minimalist atmosphere. Nice music and level design. Definitely an interesting atmosphere to explore. Nice job!

imai-time 2024-10-07 12:14

Although short, it was a very interesting-looking game

svenerik 2024-10-07 12:16

Quite the big one and a bit laggy for my computer, nevertheless the mood was great and did differ a lot from most games, jolly good work!

sviborg 2024-10-07 13:35

A game with an amazing atmosphere! 🌌 I really liked the minimalistic level design and the music, which creates a unique feeling of exploration. 🎶 Even though the game is short, it left an impression! 👏 Great job!

conradoclark 2024-10-07 13:49

Lovely song, it really adds atmosphere to the game. I can't stress how relatable the story is, I think it's almost impossible to face adulthood nowadays without acquiring some deep niilistic thoughts. And it seems almost ironic that I'm typing this in my office.

Great job, visuals are simple but extremely effective and cohese, and the narrative/writing is on point.

nicole-a 2024-10-07 16:02

Great job! I love the style and atmosphere. Too deep for me, but really enjoyable!

sockenpuppe 2024-10-07 18:52

I don't need much gameplay. This, right here, is where it's at! One of the most interesting entries I've "played". By far.

I don't know if it was intended (I mean, it sure would fit narratively) but there were times when the music (which I really liked btw) would start to drown out the narrator.

Very interesting take on the theme!

rhewid 2024-10-07 18:53

Short but captivating! The minimalistic design and music create a cool atmosphere! Good job!

shiiro-10psi 2024-10-07 23:08

Yes, I suppose that in the grand scheme of everything, we are the tiny creatures. Well executed unique take on the theme.

wisstopher 2024-10-08 10:36

Always love your entries, great work on this one.

mateo-avventuriero 2024-10-08 23:14

I love the take on the theme! Very good atmosphere too. I could really see an entire walking simulator with a more developed story!

It's a bit laggy (but I have a really bad computer) and I had issue with the audio mix: the music was too loud compared to the voice.

pimping 2024-10-09 11:20

So interesting game

hidden61ade 2024-10-09 14:41

This masterpiece makes me awe...It's pure the 9th art by merging a Sisyphus parable in the statement that we humans as tiny creatures should accept the absurdity of the world and face it(DK if I get the whole picture of the author)The vibe is extremely good and has clearly been through a lot of the other 8 categories of art. What can I say, 大佬牛逼!

pomidor-carry 2024-10-09 17:49

Wow, it kinda made me feel something even being this short. Love it. One thing I didn't like is that in the end piano got painfully loud, louder than her voice and even too loud. Overall, great job!

clare-chan1738 2024-10-09 19:54

Really nice graphics and intriguing story. I had a bit of trouble with the cube basket section but figured it out eventually. Really nice ending. Short but nice experience.

dashvirus 2024-10-10 20:10

Definitely intriguing. It of course feels like a tiny Stanley Parable with blue paint instead of yellow. I can't say if I should feel depressed or not at the end of the speech that was really well written, good job for that. Overall a nice experience, and I like the fact that you sort of sticked to the theme an absolute different way than most of us. Well done.

crcdng 2024-10-10 20:52

'Stanley Parable' - like experience, unique take on the subject, very stylish and great execution. I managed to get the cube stuck behind a plant.

obi-w 2024-10-11 10:45

非常有艺术感,最后看向月亮的一幕非常浪漫,用宇宙的宏伟衬托出人类的渺小,非常有想法It exudes a strong sense of artistry, and the final scene of gazing at the moon is incredibly romantic. It cleverly juxtaposes the grandeur of the universe against the insignificance of humanity, showcasing a deeply thoughtful and imaginative approach.

iroroi 2024-10-11 17:09

Great graphical execution! I would like more content, as spending time in the game was very enjoyable! However, during the SIMULATION, I think I lost my flashlight and I had to move with my back while collecting all the walls xD I don't know if it's a bug or if I'm stupid :)

shirac 2024-10-11 18:10

Wow, I loved this contemplative game. The minimalist graphics and soundtrack (very classy) work very well with what the game tells us about our fragility. Thank you for this poetic interlude and congratulations for having done all this in composition.

captaindreamcast 2024-10-12 12:41

Beautiful game. What an amazing take on the theme, my favorite take I've seen so far, I love the idea of using the theme to examine the human existence as the tiny creatures in the grand scale of things. The framework of the museum worked extremely well too, I think. You could give it this very distinct minimalist art style and it felt really natural, as it was set in the far future. The music perfectly helped set the mood as well. What a great all around package. Beautiful art, beautiful game. Wonderfully done, great job!

coleslaughter 2024-10-13 02:39

[Thanks for submitting your game to stream!](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2273720699?t=01h43m05s)

As always, I love the way you tend to prioritize "vibes" and "emotion" over classic gameplay elements when it comes to your designs. So glad that it seems to resonate with so many people!

lj-wei 2024-10-15 22:25

You are an amazing museum curator. This might be my favorite game this time. The writing, art, and music are all beautiful and very effective. Even though it's so short, looking up at the moon somehow gave me a feeling similar to beating Getting Over It... Great job!