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| Year | LD | Theme | Game | Division | Overall | |||
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| π₯ | π₯ | 2019 | 44 | Your life is currency | Consume | jam | 4.52 |
| Year | LD | Theme | Game | Division | Category | Score | |||
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| π₯ | π₯ | 2019 | 44 | Your life is currency | Consume | jam | Fun | 4.38 | |
| π₯ | π₯ | 2019 | 44 | Your life is currency | Consume | jam | Innovation | 4.50 |
| Year | LD | Theme | Game | Division | Rank | Ov | Fu | In | Th | Gr | Au | Hu | Mo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 | Old Tech | π₯ | Dad's Old PC | jam | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 59 | Signal | π₯ | Aurora 4: Prelude | jam | 442 | 3.55 | 3.60 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 3.78 | 4.09 | 2.33 | 3.35 | |
| 2025 | 58 | Collector | π₯ | Monster Lake | jam | 59 | 4.08 | 4.11 | 3.32 | 3.77 | 4.03 | 4.03 | 3.92 | 4.00 | |
| 2025 | 57 | Depths | π₯ | Depths of Darvaza 2 | jam | 298 | 3.72 | 3.69 | 2.93 | 3.52 | 3.95 | 3.86 | 3.07 | 3.73 | |
| 2024 | 55 | Summoning | π₯ | My Pet Demon | jam | 106 | 4.10 | 4.00 | 3.69 | 4.14 | 4.14 | 4.04 | 4.31 | 3.94 | |
| 2023 | 53 | Delivery | π₯ | Haitatsu Delivery Technologies | jam | 290 | 3.85 | 3.59 | 3.09 | 3.61 | 4.53 | 4.39 | 3.27 | 4.24 | |
| 2022 | 50 | Delay the inevitable | π₯ | Manual Manny! | jam | 352 | 3.79 | 3.71 | 3.84 | 4.18 | 4.16 | 4.03 | 3.47 | 3.95 | |
| 2021 | 49 | Unstable | π₯ | Fool's Paradise | jam | 147 | 4.03 | 3.48 | 4.25 | 4.18 | 4.10 | 4.18 | 4.11 | ||
| 2021 | 48 | Deeper and deeper | π₯ | Depths of Darvaza | jam | 42 | 4.27 | 4.02 | 3.25 | 3.99 | 4.54 | 4.54 | 4.28 | 4.27 | |
| 2020 | 46 | Keep it alive | π₯ | Poozer Protection Patrol | jam | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | ||||
| 2019 | 45 | Start with nothing | π₯ | Soulbound | jam | 10 | 4.37 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 3.61 | 3.95 | 4.01 | 2.80 | 3.93 | |
| 2019 | 44 | Your life is currency | π₯ | Consume | jam | 2 | 4.52 | 4.38 | 4.50 | 3.74 | 4.07 | 4.13 | 2.74 | 3.87 | |
| 2018 | 43 | Sacrifices must be made | π₯ | OpFern Class | jam | 375 | 3.59 | 3.85 | 2.41 | 2.91 | 3.50 | 4.27 | 2.28 | 3.42 |
Conduit leaves an average of 19.2 feedback comments each event.
The artwork and audio (the "OH NO" was hilarious) were absolutely stunning. I saw that you've already received feedback on it, but yes, the conveyor belt in 1.0 definitely made my eyes hurt XD
2.0 was much nicer, I think it's not just the speed but the belt is matching the speed of the plates. Again, fantastic entry with fantastic art!
Had a lot of fun with this one! I really liked the art style and the simple sound effects did the job very well. My one piece of criticism was the pacing. I don't know how many free upgrades there were but I really struggled to get any meaningful upgrades before the game ramped up. I thought the bubble attack was really funny as well :) cool entry!
Super simple but super addictive! I am really impressed how you took this concept and turned it into a full on roguelike experience. Top notch!
The Wilhelm scream will never not be funny lol this was a fun spin on old school GTA imo! The collecting blood twist was really funny too XD
I played the HTML version and couldn't get the "appendages", I'm not sure if it just didn't make it in or what, but I still had a great time.
One thing I would've changed is waiting to reveal the blood meter until after you collect someone or run them over, I just feel like it would've been more impactful finding that mechanic out that way.
Wonderful entry! Very colorful and creative :)
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Had a good ol time with this one! I had to relaunch the game the first time since it wouldn't let me go out lol but after that I really enjoyed my time with the little exploration bits. I liked the graphics and audio, just really felt homey even in the apocalyptic setting.
This honestly seems like a really cool mashup of genres that I would really like to see as a full game! Well done!
Really liked the graphics and audio, I softlocked myself at the second storage station by not storing two boxes at the first lol charming entry!
I liked the vibe and running from the enemy definitely set me on edge. However, I kept getting stuck only being able to jump when I fell inside the dungeon? I'm not sure if that was intentional, and I also couldn't interact with any bones. Rock solid vibe and concept though!
This is such a cool demo! I really wonder where you could go with this concept, seems endless to me! Great work :)
This is such a cool concept! I had a good time mapping out the route in my head, and watching reality unfold when I inadvertently failed the mission by ramming my collector into the gems lol a little bit of ambience and fine tuning on the SFX and this would be a top notch puzzle game imo!
This was such a tight concept! Loved the frantic gameplay and was always looking forward to what the next collectable would look like lol 10/10!
Loved the art and vibe! The gameplay was definitely not all that great, with some time and polish I think this could be a sweet little platformer!
This game is dripping with style! Gameplay loop reminded me of a simpler Hotline Miami, which considering the nature of the Jam is perfectly fine. I was in love with the tunes and artwork, however, the SFX kinda stood out in a weird way to me. Maybe processing them together with the same FX to glue them together? No matter, I had a blast from start to finish. The credits were super charming as well :)
Loved the design of the main character! The final boss really had me tweaking but I did it and escaped! XD had a 29 minute clear time! Really clean and solid entry :)
Rock solid atmosphere and vibe. The world felt good to move around in and the implied story was interesting and thought provoking. I'm not entirely sure how it fit the theme but was a really cool experience nonetheless! Reminded me of Half Life and other late 90s/early 00s 3D FPS :)
Loved the artwork and the bag mechanic was really interesting! The audio looping kinda tripped me out a little bit but I liked that as well, felt very urgent and emotional. I found myself using the minimap pretty much the entire time because of the extra zoom, which made me feel like the default view should've been zoomed out like that. I also had a difficult time gauging the vacuum power. Really had a fantastic time overall despite criticisms!
Played local coop over Parsec with GhostintheToast and had a pretty decent time! Super cool that you had multiplayer and the idea is rock solid! Hope this goes somewhere in the future, this style of coop game is always good fun :)
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This game plays like how it feels to try to run in a dream π
I had a blast with the first 5-10 minutes Just goofing around outside of the dungeon. However, when I finally went inside I had I tough time with the combat and couldn't figure out what to do with the treasure. I tried smashing it to open it and I couldn't return it to the relic depositor. Overall I had a lot of fun messing around with the movement and see what you were going for! I also really liked the characters lol
Well done :)
I loved this! Graphics and audio were mad cool. Definitely fits the theme well with the frantic Crazy Taxi-like gameplay. Fantastic entry!
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This was tight! Felt very nostalgic, loved all the marble type games from the 90s lol anyway, the music was hands down my favorite part of this experience. 10/10!
Cool graphics! I was confused by the way the game zoomed in all the scenes. I don't speak Russian but I'd say there's quite the story here!
I was a big fan of the audio and visuals, very old school! I couldn't find out how to buy things in the store however, which also brings me to my next point, which every item in the store was the same sword that I already had with the exception of a dagger in the first shop (which I couldn't afford lol). I had a really great time and was taken to a place of nostalgia with this entry! I probably would've kept playing had I figured out how to buy things lol
I didn't even have to think about it. 5/5 across the board. So much polish and effective gameplay in 72 hours is astonishing. Such a fantastic entry, just wow.
Initial impressions, the game ran well, no crashes or the like! I liked the design for the main character and the bats, idk if there were other monsters I couldn't make it that far lol
A crosshair/reticle would've been helpful because I often found I didn't know where I was aiming. Secondly, I thought it was slightly annoying that when I blocked an enemy attack and lowered my shield, if they were close enough, I would still take damage.
Still a really cool idea and solid 3D entry, I hope you continue to run with this idea and maybe implement the ideas you had in the description! :)
ORB. Loved the sprite work and dialogue, I couldn't quite figure out how to get past the blue orb boss lol I figure I didn't do something write because I kept getting stuck there lol some ambience, even stock, would've really helped with the vibe. Stylish entry!
I got a blue screen for my ending, not sure why :p definitely didn't have anything to do with breaking the game! Loved the atmosphere, walking up or down stairs in a horror game is always a fright. Smooth entry!
I'm here!
Nice tactical RPG vibe! I found that it was difficult to lose if you kept the priest with the knight (I also got softlocked once because both teams only had knights and priests left XD). Overall a solid TRPG experience, even stock audio would've taken this to the next level imo. Creative entry!
The art style and mood were top notch, it would seem to me a lot of effort was put into that! The premise of the game also seemed really cool and I hope that you all can continue this idea in the future! Great entry :)
Absolute vibe machine. Would love to see this as a full release potentially with a few different maps and maybe a few more songs. Played this to completion and enjoyed every second of it. 5/5 across the board, amazing vibe, simple but fun gameplay loop, just great! Also, lil' guy was my most favorite ever. Hands down. No questions asked.
Massive vibe with this one! The soft visuals paired with the relaxing music made exploring a real treat. I was also very impressed with the waypoint/compass that led me back to the starting platform. Great stuff! Would love to see this concept be developed further!
The overall graphical style felt really lighthearted and fun, I think with some additional types of "junk" and quirky audio bits, this would really shine. Overall, very addictive and fun jam entry! Great work homie!
Loved the momentum based gameplay, really stylish and fun concept. I need to be able to buy this with real money on Steam ASAP! Getting a grip on the gameplay was really rewarding and I could tell this is the kind of game that is easy to learn but difficult to master. Flawless entry π
I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this entry, the idea and concept compelled me to explore everywhere for the coins so I could gamba, but ended up softlocking myself after spending all my money on gamba and booze for the snail(?) π overall, a cool vibe that reminded me of something like an eastern European Shenmue. Great entry!
I really liked the concept and the little audio bits made me chuckle π I am curious as to what this could become if you would've been able to utilize the full 72 hours or perhaps, spend some time on this post jam! Again, really cool concept and twist on the theme!
I was a sucker for the way the legs moved on the spider, such an interesting effect! I thought this was a fair yet challenging experience. 10/10!
Long live Bad Engineer, you precious soul you. Loved all of the different overlapping elements that made losing still fun!
Yo! Tried playing the game, but unfortunately could not. The Windows download was not found and the HTML5 version did not load :c hope to check this one out again soon!
Very fun and easy game to pick up and play, felt like the mobile game Hill Climb Racer with the physics. Overall, a 10/10 experience and I love the online leaderboards! Also, the bad AI was hilarious to watch complete the races lol
I really liked this premise, gameplay was fun and engaging. The lack of sfx kinda took me out but the graphics more than made up for it. Great entry!
This was a really charming and well written entry, being someone who doesn't really know anything about programming and loading files and whatnot, this was well worth the effort I made to get it goin'. The Playdate platform was unknown to me before this and is super cool! Thanks for an extremely unique entry :)
Wonderful compo entry, mechanics and gameplay were top notch. I like how it challenged my way of thinking with the different abilities. The bossfight, while difficult, could've been much more manageable with a custom cursor or contrasting background. Also loved the particle effects of the exploding angels and fire! 10/10 entry
Did it have anything to do with summoning? No. Was it still a stellar representation of shuffleboard with a superb level of polish? Absolutely yes. Thank you for finishing this and not giving up.
The song was really catchy and kept me engaged with the simple gameplay loop. Great entry!
Artwork, mechanics, sfx/music were all top notch. One of the better feeling LD games I've ever played. Was an honest challenge and felt rewarded when I accomplished a difficult jump.
I thought the name and premise was funny, the blurbs on the side were also pretty funny. I was definitely confused by the gameplay loop, and even when I kinda got a grip on it, it felt repepative. It was still an interesting concept and I enjoyed the art.
I adored the graphics, I wished the game could've challenged me more because it seemed like I had a reasonable toolset to work with. I saw in your desc that you didn't have time to make music/sfx and I would love to see a post jam version with sound! Thanks for a great entry!
Played the HTML5 version and had a really good time! The graphics were simple but effective, wished there could've been some kind of sfx/music even if it was stock. I also loved the look of the characters. Great entry :)
I played the web version and scrolling over the items didn't tell me what they did so I went with the obvious pipes to help route the items. I do love the idea/concept but definitely struggled with trying to figure out how everything worked even with the tutorial.
Enjoyed the mood in this one! To be honest, the one thing that I was wishing was the ability to jump and/or sprint, I feel like that would've broken up the monotony of walking from place to place getting the ingredients. The ending was witty and funny, overall a decent mood!
Loved the graphics in this! The shield mechanic is super cool, even if it's a bit difficult to get a grasp on. Got stuck on level 3 or 4, just couldn't make this one right to left jump lolol overall a really pleasant experience, also loved the music.
I would've enjoyed this much more had I been able to skip the cutscene (which is super rad that you have any cutscenes, with stellar audio I might add). I felt very excited to get to the end game but was immediately stifled by the fact I had to watch that longish cutscene every time I performed an action. Other than that, 10/10 graphics, 10/10 audio and 10/10 premise!
Not sure what the point was beyond getting points from attacking the enemies but I really liked the graphical style and switching mechanic!
Interesting game loop! I was both surprised and enjoyed the aspect of the people staying on screen after being delivered their soul, I didn't quite get that from the description, but was pleasantly surprised by that twist! Great jam!
Loved the sfx! Very punchy and descriptive of the weapons' they were attached to. The gameplay was rock solid, however, something like a virus counter or a pointer to the final virus/virus cluster would be helpful.
Loved the mechanics, graphics, and audio! The sfx were really gross but fit the game really well! Would be an interesting mobile experience if you took it all the way!
I really liked the picture you painted with this one! I liked the idea of there being a "pizza shortage" and the whole game being an acronym for piss XD well done, very funny, would love to see a fleshed out story!
Absolutely stellar aesthetic with the visuals and story. My one piece of critical feedback would be the game didn't quite let me spend the time I would've like to spend with the abilities/felt a little tame given it's runner style gameplay. Really great submission nonetheless!
I think the graphics and audio were top notch! The gameplay and mechanics were tried and true but fun to learn. My only gripes would be the way the visuals distorted(?) when you launched the kernel and the cheapish jebait at the end of the game. Overall very cute and adorable aesthetic. Would love to see something come of this!
First off, the audio/sfx were GOLDEN. Gameplay felt smooth and the puzzles were challenging enough to get the gears turning in the old brain. 10/10 experience, loved the aesthetic and would love to see this become a full release! xoxo -Conduit
Really cool concept! Loved the graphics and gameplay mechanics. It really felt like a cool spin on SimTower! Great compo!
Absolutely stellar clicker! Both simple and complex, spent way too much time than I'd like to admit trying to get a planet XD a lovely and artful experience.
A real challenge that made me want to keep playing longer than I probably should have! A fantastic aesthetic that fit the theme really well. Music was also top notch! GG on fantastic overall experience!
For a 24 hour entry, that was really well done and a lot of fun! There's nothing I can really say negative about a plain and simple fun experience!
I don't even know where to start, this entry was possibly the most polished entry I've seen yet. 5/5 on all categories without question.
Overall, I think this was a great entry, the graphics were pleasing and the anti-theme was a clever twist. I did feel like things could've got more difficult as the game progressed but was still a delightful experience. GG!
Chock full of character, loads of fun to play and interacting with the NPCs was really charming (BIG UPS ON THE VC BTW). I can tell you all put a lot of hard work making this a very artful experience and I'm mind boggled you did it all in 72 hours! My only critique would be giving the driving sections more screen real estate, as it felt a little too constrained.
Congrats on a fantastic jam!
I thought it was interesting spin on the FNAF formula. Definitely had a creepy atmosphere for such a simple entry and the audio clip from the employer was a nice touch. I think packaging as a RAR file may not have been the best choice as everyone does not use WinRAR. Overall a very interesting jam entry, looking forward to seeing what you come up with in the future!
Absolutely amazing combo with loads of character and thoughtful game design! Would love to see something come of this! Outstanding job!
The visuals were absolutely stunning and I thought the minigames were totally in line with the theme of a wizard delivering potions. My one gripe would be the audio not quite matching the experience. Really well done nonetheless!
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If you lost the game on a fresh page, and got to the math section again, it would become unsolvable.
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The Hitchhiker really got me the first time she approached me. Really fun little horror experience, very well done!
This was one if not my favorite entry from LD53! I liked the combination of light bike gameplay with the RTS twist. 10/10 experience.
I was really into the idea that I was a caveman making all of these deliveries. That aesthetic was really neat and I think you could take it somewhere! This style of game definitely has a tried and true formula, but I'd be interested in seeing what you come up with if you take to full release! GG on a great jam!
Absolutely stellar Pic-8 entry! The controls were challenging but a lot of fun to master! Thank you for knocking it out of the park with your game jam!
I really enjoyed the physics of the weebles and the chaotic nature of it all. Could be a good game for Twitch/YouTube/live streaming integration!
I really loved the frantic nature of this jam game! Was a lot of fun cruising around and trying to get the packages delivered as fast as possible. Great job!
An incredibly simple yet addictive game! The juggling mechanic again, was simple but really made the experience. The visuals and sound design were something I really appreciated as well!
Stunning Pico game! Loved the vibe and interesting implementation of floor and ceiling boundaries. Great entry!
I really liked the spin on the rhythm game genre and I felt like it was really fitting of the theme. I thought the artwork and synthetic voices really made the experience.
Absolutely stellar NES vibes with this one, while the gameplay loop was a conventional one, it definitely felt like a case of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Also, the way the animals zoomed off with your food was really funny.
Very lovely aesthetic! Gameplay loop was really cool and I liked the shoot em up combined with the juggling. Made for some tense moments! Awesome entry!
10/10 experience! I loved the vibes and atmosphere of the entire game. It really sucked me into the environment, from the ambience and voice acting to the shifting sound design. Would love to see an expanded story mode?
I think this was a great spin on the RE/Alone in the Dark formula, I loved the character and graphics and thought the overall gameplay loop was really interesting.
Absolutely AMAZING concept! PLS DO NOT ABANDON THIS IDEA
10/10 experience, the mechanics were really innovative and the graphics and audio were a fantastic twist on video game's past. Can't say enough good things about this.
Very interesting mechanics, please please please run with this idea! Aesthetic was great and character design was also top notch. Great job!
Fantastic vibe, I liked the moon lander inspiration, whether that was intentional or not, I think it benefited from that. However, I feel like it could've benefited from speedier movement, and less boxes to deal with. Overall a lot of fun though and great vibe!
First and foremost, the graphics, audio and premise were stellar. However, the Windows version kept crashing for me, around when the drone appeared. I tried multiple times to get past it and it just kept crashing. Pretty bummed I couldn't see more :( from what I did see, I really enjoyed though!
Absolutely fantastic, 10/10 experience. Graphics were great, mechanics were great, everything was great. Thank you for making this!
This was such a creative entry! Liked what you all did here. However, some sort of sound effect for catching the locusts would've been nice. That's my only gripe though! Great job!
Really enjoyed the graphics, but I couldn't move. Wish I could've got further in this one!
Love the physics in this one! Audio was neat and the graphics were effective! Well done <3
This was much funnier than I expected! Had a good time defying the laws of physics keeping my sauce in the air π€£ only thing I would've done differently is have the background change more frequently. Was really difficult seeing what progress I was making without taking my eyes off the game to look at the score, another visual indicator would've been nice. Overall a neat, fun little game! <3
Such polish! I loved the little whirring the robot protagonist made lol Had a lot of fun scooting around in this one! Extremely well done!
Love the graphics in this! And a compo as well? π VERY NICE! I caught some serious air on a few of the hills which was really fun imo! My highscore was 69 (also nice)
Loved the writing and story XD gameplay felt smooth and the overall mood was really good. Not sure how it tied in with the theme, but had a great time nonetheless!
Oh my god XD I don't think I've lol'd so hard with a jam game. I was expecting the ramp up but sheesh that was fun! Graphics and audio really fit the vibe, great entry! <3
The graphics, audio and overall vibe of this jam was awesome! I couldn't quite figure out how to get the mechanic to work though. Even with that, I still enjoyed ghosting around! Great entry :)
Really enjoyed the physics based movement. Audio was neat, would love some soundcloud links or something like that to listen outside of the game!
What a stunning, adorable, weird, charming compo lol kinda gave me some Tim & Eric vibes (which is 100% a compliment imo lol) well done homie <3
That. Was. Hilarious.
Yo so first, I had a lot of frame rate issues while in fullscreen mode in browser, may have been my computer but idk. With that out of the way, I loved the idea and minimal style of this entry as well as mechanics. I had fun frantically aiming the ball and bouncing it around everywhere lol great job! <3
Yo! This was super fun! A touch that I really enjoyed was the unique crosshair effect when dashing, a fantastic little detail. Movement was smooth and the physics of the long range spell was fun to play with. Very well polished as well, definitely one of the more just fun games I've played this jam <3
Tbh I don't mind the frame drops, its a ld game made in Unreal lol not gonna dock anyone for performance issues. The audio was something I particularly enjoyed, did you all program the engine noise yourself? Sounded really professional imo. I'm wondering if this was intentional but were the WASD controls being disabled and moving around on their own? Nice touch if so lol <3
I actually played another jam similar to this already, I love this concept of managing a city/town while also balancing it at the same time lol Loved the graphics and lighthearted vibe of the whole thing. My one criticism would be how its a little finicky with the placement, I understand that selling and rebuilding is the workaround but I don't feel like that should be necessary just to build something new. Also, and maybe I just couldn't get the placement right, stacking the buildings would've been nice. Overall pretty sweet!
Love the retro graphics! I played for about 10 minutes and couldn't find the painkillers? I'll be honest I started to get frustrated after having to go back to bed for the fifth or sixth time lol overall I think it fit the theme well, I wish I had the patience to finish but still a fun concept!
Wow! Talk about an innovative jam. Loved the way you could manipulate your spells in the town. Overall, this is a well put together entry and would love to see this taken further! <3
Firstly, I'm absolutely blown away by this artwork, how you did it by yourself in 72 hours is well beyond my ability to comprehend! lol The writing and character development was also out of this world. This has to be one of the most polished jams I've ever seen in terms of style and sheer expressiveness. Absolutely worthy of 5 stars <3
Loved the models and layout of the dungeon. Some silly fx could've really brought this entry to the next level but as all jams some things just don't end up happening lol played it to the finish line and enjoyed myself along the way <3
What a cool concept! I couldn't quite understand what I was supposed to do but moving around and throwing the chemicals around was super fun lol I also enjoyed the fx when something didn't work, an excellent touch.
I played the in-browser version, is there supposed to be audio? The whole time I was absolutely loving the gameplay and visual design but in the back of my head I was like, this would be STELLAR if it had even the simplest of 8bit tunes. For a first time player, this entry is absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to see what you come up with next jam :) <3
Loved the graphics and audio, but found Alice far too slow to avoid the platforms that kill you... Maybe if the lantern fuel actually increased the radius beyond what is the current maximum? Just a suggestion if you decide to take this somewhere post jam :) visually and sonically though, this entry is flawless!
This was a sweet 3D entry, I liked how it took itself pretty seriously but still had a whimsical feel to it :) gameplay was pretty on par, nothing groundbreaking but I'm sure that was the point, especially considering the graphical work that went into this entry. Loved it top to bottom, great job <3
Talk about an entry with style π Idk what it was but pressing F to munch had me rolling lol loved this jam game top to bottom. Matched the theme fantastically, graphics were simplistic but incredibly charming, and the music and audio couldn't have been more appropriate. Stunning job to all who were involved :) <3
Yo that music is way oldschool! Absolutely loved it, the worm.io style gameplay with what felt like a Katamari Damacy twist was a really interesting concept. I wasn't sure if I won or not, I destroyed like 3 planets I think and couldn't find another one before I ran out of worm juice lol this was a great entry with some serious potential post jam! Great job you all :)
I loved the challenge presented with this one! Graphics were really well done and unique. Aside from the title I'm not sure how it really tied in with the theme π€ My only gripe would be the lack of independent camera control, I felt like it was unnecessarily difficult to try to line up the camera for some of those tricky shots. Great entry though! I had a lot of fun :) <3
I don't know if my rig might be out of date or what but it kept freezing on me and not responding either almost immediately during the intro dialogue or after I enter the caves :( not sure what I'm doing wrong but I really enjoyed the graphics and the dialogue set a really good tone for the game, kinda reminded me of a future version of National Geographic ;p
Loved the idea, although I felt like I could just spam until I could single out one of the big guys and hit em with that good history/science XD I found the concept really funny though. Great 3d entry :)
Holy smokes! Now this is taking "deeper and deeper" to a whole new level! I absolutely love the augmented reality spin on this, the artwork and overall tone reminded me of the original GTA. This has to be one of the most impressive jams I've EVER played. Definitely the most inventive and innovative jam I've ever seen. 5 stars.
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BIG HOWEVER, I was super disappointed that I couldn't progress when prompted to join the Discord server (I assume this is due to an expired invite?). I've spent 10-15 minutes trying to figure out the clue, but I can't seem to progress the story even with the help function without access to Discord... I really wanted to finish this game and that one hick up really ripped me out of an invested experience... Hopefully you all will pursue something like this in the future and work out the kinks, because I was having an ABSOLUTE BLAST before that occurrence.
Yo! big ups to @cephalo for commenting on one of my blog posts, not sure if I would've discovered this gem otherwise! Loved the graphics and entire concept of this entry. Had a blast trying to beat my previous score and upgrading my tongue depressor lol I have one important question though, why does this guy have teeth just hanging around on his tongue? XD fantastically done homies <3
This is such an interesting concept, the artwork is simple yet sophisticated, and has an awesome spin on the theme, but the gameplay was quite frustrating to me. I had to reboot the game several times because I had no idea what I was supposed to be doing, I eventually got the camera to pan out after I heated then cooled the fridge but didn't get any water flowing from the room... I'm very much interested in what you all could do with this post jam. Great entry though :)
Where do I begin with this one? Really felt like this entry had some real soul, I loved all the small interactions I had with the NPCs, especially the wi... *cough* wise old man with the infor.. *ahem* information XD the fight mechanics with the rising and falling values put a nice spin on a turn based battle system. Loved the oldschool audio as well. Fantastic entry <3
Gameplay and graphics are exceptional! Not sure how it ties into the theme but I can tell a lot of effort and heart was put into this one. The walk cycle of the little robot homie was so silky smooth as well lol a solid entry!
Loved the wall jumping and platforming, but the combat absolutely sucked me out of the experience. I also died and would get softlocked in the combat window. Mechanically it could've been better but the artwork and concept was absolutely amazing! Would love to see something post jam done with this idea. Also, I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but I couldn't hear any audio. Was just wondering since you guys are being rated in audio and didn't want to misjudge.
The atmosphere was tight! I so wish there was some kind of audio in this one, even if it was stock samples. That would've tied it all together for me, I had a lot of fun dragging dead homie out into the woods but couldn't figure out how to escape the dog, I just ended up running laps around the car until I died XD great entry though, loved the vibe <3
Had a great time up until I wasn't paying attention and ran out of oxygen, took me about 15 minutes to get a reasonable distance from the ISS, which lent itself to how this would actually feel (I think lol) but definitely left me wanting. Loved the dialogue too, the lone astronaut recounting all their experience and making logs was a nice touch, but the audio was wayyyyy loud (I'd imagine from the distortion used to create the radio style sound?). Would highly recommend using a compressor/limiter to bring the level down. Overall good entry!
Love the graphics! Using the robot's neck was a really clever mechanic. Great entry! <3
I made it 69m (nice) on my first run and died immediately on my second π lol loved the graphics and lighting effects. A great spin on Descent and the 6D of freedom subgenre, which fit the theme perfectly. *Audio engineer side note* I heard that FL dance kit π
Talk about an on edge experience! Controls took me a second to adjust to (but that's usually the case for me with flying space vehicles lol), other than that I felt invested in the objective. Unfortunately I must've zipped past whatever was at the center because I was booking it after I had enough fuel to get there π had a great time though, superb entry <3
I've never felt so adequate with a watering can in my life lol jam definitely has some heart and could be an interesting concept to pursue. Well done! *edit* I thought the cover art was really clean, reminded me a bit of Portal :)
Dude! pixel art and tunes were excellent tone setters! Really felt an ominous vibe scooting around the level. This is something I'd really like to sing my teeth into as a post jam release. Well done!
The graphics and mood were amazing, loved the style but I had a really hard time letting that overtake the slow gameplay. Visually a great entry, gameplay wise could use a lot of improvement. An idea well worth pursuing!
Took me a hot second to understand exactly what was going on but once I got the hang of it, talk about a sweet concept! A great spin on the like, drainpipe simulator(?) π the graphics were sweet and paired up with the audio flawlessly. Fantastic entry homies <3
Yo, talk about some nostalgic graphics! The feel and visual style inspired me to think of timeless PSX titles like Ape Escape (maybe I'm just a sucker for PSX graphics but whatever XD). Gameplay felt great and was completely immersed in this jam. Excellent entry <3
Yo! This is a charming entry with a lot of intrigue! Loved the Atari style graphics and audio. Only thing I felt slighted on was how enemies could see me from another screen, but it wasn't a huge deal (this is a game jam after all lol). Love how you spun the theme! Great entry :)
Definitely enjoyed the game but man was it difficult XD felt like once the monsters got into the circle I had no chance of saving Vergil. The graphics and overall tone of the game was fantastically done though. Definitely a great entry!
An absolutely STUNNING art piece, brought me to tears with the audio, visuals and overall feel of the game. Absolutely well done, 5 stars.
Loved the graphics homie! Movement was quite jarring and I died pretty quickly. Was still shooting as the skeleton π I'm sure that wasn't intended but found it humorous. A charming entry to say the least, can't wait to see what you all come up with next time!
Loved the idea and graphical style. Could use a bit of clarification on how to dig, I wasn't sure if I was supposed to hold down on space, tap on time or spam (spamming ended up working for me lol). The character and purpose was hilarious, the level design was also something I enjoyed. Good entry!
Yo! Definitely the funniest jam I've played yet π loved the dialogue and the idea of a sub sub lol definitely found it pretty challenging after lvl1 though and although being able to speed up the lines was helpful, I wish I could've skipped them altogether after the first round. Great entry with a nice lighthearted approach and loads of character!
VENGANCE WITHOUT MURDER. Loved my first playthrough, had no idea the choices I made would've led to that outcome. Which was a very welcome surprise. Great entry homie!
Yo! Love the style and feel of the game, felt very frantic trying to get away from the mechanical beast! lol Loved Bonbon as well, definitely harkens back to the old days of video game mascots. Great submission!
Loved the little tune you had in this game! Do you have any plans to upload that to Soundcloud or anything? I'd love to listen to it in it's entirety :)
This was super creative! Definitely had a good time with this one.
Very clever entry! I like how you took the theme and applied it to building a village with the minigames. I think this was a great first entry, keep it up!
Yo! This was really sweet, I really like the fader for the lamp, I did get lost after I picked it up though :( solid entry though!
Yo! This was actually really sweet! I could see this being a great game to help teach kids how to spell as well as introduce them to more basic game mechanics. Control scheme was a little unfamiliar but once you get used to it, it flows pretty well. I can't stress this enough though, your entry was rock solid and had a very pleasant aesthetic with an unexpected edutainment twist. Well done!
I really enjoyed the music the most about this game. The visuals and overall atmosphere was also excellent. I did feel a bit lost though, I'm you all had the intention but a mini-map of some kind would've been really helpful. Other than that, this is a stellar piece of work!
Really loved the aesthetic and style of this jam! The sprite work was unbelievable and the soundtrack was very fitting of the work :) third level definitely had me stumped though XD I must've been doing something wrong, but other than that this was a great pleasure!
Wow! Talk about a rock solid concept, love the hexagonal map, in depth story and multiple paths to choose from (huge tabletop RPG fan over here lol). Absolutely stellar work!
I was a little confused with a few of the gameplay elements but I thought this was a really cool concept for an evolution sim! Really enjoyed this one, great job!
Absolutely fell in love with the aesthetic. Mechanics were also tight and well implemented. Gamejam aside, I think this could be a really sweet full game!
This was so slick! I loved the aspect of adding all the fundamentals. It also played into the puzzles very well too. This is one solid entry!
I thought this game has some real potential in the humor department. Really enjoyed the graphics as well, great work!
Yo! This is a pretty sweet prototype! I accidentally built the bridge in the wrong place the first time lol the whole experience is pretty reminicent of older DOS RPGs I think, with the graphics and command based gameplay. Overall pretty sweet!
This is absolutely marvelous! Gameplay is fun and intuitive and the art style is flawless. I seriously can't get over the visuals, that was truly stunning. This entry is to be taken seriously and is a serious contender, great job!
Love the sprite work here! Took me a second to realize what I had to use the money for lol but it was a really great experience!
Love the art style! Definitely pretty difficult too! XD great entry
Talk about some great pixel work! Absolutely stunning!
Loved the flow and art direction of this title! Controls felt a little funny but overall I was really invested in the story that was built here. Looking forward to a post jam release!!!
My favorite part of this game was definitely the graphics. I liked the almost 90s inspired art direction (whether or not that was intentional is unclear to me lol). The music was pretty sweet, a little bit of a relaxing track that clashed with the frantic gameplay. The swarm noises or whatever you would call them were a little too loud imo but still made the cut! Overall I think it was really interesting how the swarm kind of floated around the mother alien and kind flew off on a different path each time. Definitely added an interesting layer while keeping within the theme. TLDR: This was a solid entry! Gameplay was functional and art/sound was good as well!
Loved the little cube dudes! I liked the movement of the King and even though the servants were kinda derpy I feel like that was the intension lol XD anyway, the graphics were dope and overall I had a blast with this one. Only complaint is the lack of audio but still a solid little game!
I think this submission really fits the theme but I had a hard time avoiding the farmer as either pigs (yes I played both pigs at the same time lmao). One tip to take home from Ludum 43, take in to consideration your audio levels. The ukulele track shouldn't drown out the metal track that plays during the "beast mode". Also, those pig squeals were pretty blown out. All in all, great submission and great work! Looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with next!!!
YO! This was sick, aside from some weird texture glitches (which may have just been on my end since I'm playing on my laptop at 4am lol) this game has some SERIOUS potential for a fully fleshed out release. The story had me captivated while the puzzle elements were inventive enough that I didn't just breeze right through it. Definitely a solid foundation for something super rad. 10/10 great jam!!! :D
Graphics were amazing. Definitely challenging, but it was also extremely fun! I really enjoyed the frantic nature. Got some serious mech commander vibes even though it was in real time, which was a really cool design choice. Overall a super pleasant experience!!!
Oh man, I have so many things I want to say about this game,I have idea where to start! Firstly, as an audio engineer/composer/producer I have to comment on the simple, yet elegant and blissful soundtrack.I really hope those were original pieces! Another thing is just the overall mood of the game, lighthearted but very stark and realistic in it's approach. I found the endings pretty funny too. Lastly, as a former college student (now college graduate) this is an unbelievably simple yet accurate interpretation of daily college life, minus the rather drastic endings lol overall, absolutely fantastic game with a very intuitive nature. I would love to see this title fleshed out into a full release!
This is super interesting! I kind of seeing it fit the theme in the sense that you're constantly sacrificing one space for another. Even if I'm overthinking it, this is super cool!
LD59 — Signal (27)
Fission Quest by Jahwffrey 2026-05-02T07:59:58Z ♥ 3
This was unbelievably cool, from the cutscenes to the anims. Dripping in style and flair. Absolutely job well done on a fantastic and artful piece! My only critique would be the absence of any kind of music, I just feel like a little bit of whimsy would've gone a huge distance. Still though, 5/5 overall experience!
Signal Surfer by hulien22 2026-05-02T06:42:25Z ♥ 1
I have never in my days seen such a concept come to life like this. I had a blast making a fool out of myself making weird noises to get the correct path to the flag lol
I definitely did not calibrate the mic correctly but still had a great time regardless. This has to be one of the best ideas to come out of this jam hands down. Also, the background reminded me of Uniracers for SNES, just a fun little anecdote XD thanks and well done!
Haberdashery Rhythm Assault by Asieke 2026-05-02T06:21:22Z ♥ 1
I'll start by saying my expectations were probably too high given the nature of the jam, but I was anticipating some form of music to help guide me along this experience. I can see it as a combination of a rhythm game plus a mechanical tutorial (I was getting Hollow Knight vibes in that regard). But I found it not as fun because I had no real way to kind of keep with the rhythm other than in my head. The pixel art is exquisite, however. Absolutely stunning job there! Thanks for the game and well done :)
RESCUE by Petr Vejchoda 2026-05-02T06:09:48Z ♥ 0
For getting the job done in functionally 24 hours, this is a good proof of concept! Well done and would love to see where you take this idea! c:
No life detected by shimiki 2026-05-02T06:02:14Z ♥ 0
Wonderful art and story building, would love to see what this lil fella ends up doing and whether or not he finds life on the planet! Can't say enough about the artwork and audio, it just all blended really well. The writing pulled me in to the whole scenario, it was just cool! Well done and thank you for the game c:
SIGMAIL SPACE BOSS by Ticrum 2026-05-02T05:54:34Z ♥ 1
I liked the style and the concept, but man those controls were wonky! I also couldn't figure out how to shoot or actually deliver the mail without crashing. Well done thanks for the game! :)
Traffic Control by Alec Cunningham 2026-05-02T05:35:50Z ♥ 1
This possibly the most chaotic Combo I've ever played, well done. Thank you so much for an amazing time lol I actually felt good about trying to figure out the system even though everything was always falling apart, thankfully it wasn't very punishing XD
Kessler Co by Grizwhirl 2026-05-02T05:26:44Z ♥ 0
I really really like the concept of this game, first and foremost. I think it would benefit greatly being in 3D though, if you wanted to continue development post jam imo. In regards to the jam version, I think some machine noise/static could've improved the mood inside the "module" or wherever our character is lol anyway, this concept is really cool and worth pursuing I think! well done! c:
Signal's Shift by Snowdrama 2026-05-02T04:39:44Z ♥ 3
I am a sucker for waveform puzzles so this was really cool to me! I can see how it can be confusing to some, based on feedback I've seen, but I guess it wouldn't really be a puzzle if it wasn't somewhat difficult lol
The platforming, music and SFX were all solid, although as a sound designer/arranger I felt the music loop could've used a bit more sauce, and the jump fx could've used some high pass filtering, light reverb and upwards pitching to make it seem more distant/small.
Crossed Wires by Zigtalk 2026-05-02T04:05:37Z ♥ 1
This was a really unique spin on something I never even thought a game could be made out of! It was fun using the context clues to assemble the messages. The only critique I would have would be the redactions not being removed after everything was assembled. I guess I kind of expected that to happen so there would be a sort of resolution to the puzzle in that way? Regardless, a fantastic, chill, and good vibe puzzler jam game c: well done!
Green Mike's Bootlegs by Skleembof 2026-05-02T03:51:03Z ♥ 3
This was a lot of fun! I played on gamepad and thoroughly enjoyed the movement jank XD felt like a fun little spin on the video store sims that have been coming out lately. The movie names were also funny, and I thought the telekinesis mechanic was cool! Well done! c:
The Depths Listen by Forik 2026-04-26T10:46:37Z ♥ 2
First puzzle with the cypher was absolutely way too difficult to wrap my brain around, thankfully someone in my Twitch chat (forik2628 shoutout lol) was able to give me the solution. After that, it immediately brought me back into the atmosphere. Really stellar creation, but please don't put the hardest puzzle at the beginning again XD well done and thanks for your entry!
TellyBuddy by ColeSlaughter 2026-04-26T10:10:43Z ♥ 3
I can't say anything more beyond what has already been said about this jam, absolute gem. This was by far the most impressive jam I've seen for LD59.
Ziggy Zapper and the Robot Factory by rogual 2026-04-26T09:40:32Z ♥ 1
Wonderful graphics and sound design, wonderful wonderful homage to classics like Chip's Challenge and Sokoban. Well done :)
Coherence by bentglasstube 2026-04-26T09:20:21Z ♥ 1
This was tight, I really enjoyed the minimal atmosphere, it made me feel like I was stuck in space! I liked the oldschool graphics, it felt like I was playing an old Atari game which was refreshing :) well done!
Last Writes by orangeoceans 2026-04-26T08:47:26Z ♥ 2
This is such a mind blowing concept, using audio as a puzzle mechanic was really sweet. I had a lot of trouble, and ended up skipping because of it, with Ode One Out. Idk why but I couldn't find the sequence with the correct note, even though I matched the tempo. Being a musician/producer/sound engineer, this entry scratched my brain real good! I think this would be an interesting and roundabout way to teach people music theory on a basic level in a really interesting way. Well done!
Signals of God by Geeni 2026-04-26T07:53:48Z ♥ 1
I love the absurd nature of this jam, very in tune with games like Hylics (which is a big favorite of mine). I really just loved the open ended nature of what I was experiencing. Would love to see more from this concept! Well done!
Space Pawn Space Shop by bjornstenlund 2026-04-26T07:34:54Z ♥ 3
Game's graphics and style were top notch! I loved all the radio stations, I took an entire playthrough just to listen to the songs 10/10 in the audio department. Gameplay was simple yet fun, although there were many times I couldn't give anyone anything because I was waiting on the correct items. Overall one of my favorite entries so far! Well done :)
THE MYSTERIOUS DEVICE by Itero Proto 2026-04-26T07:02:44Z ♥ 1
I felt this game was very whimsical and had a big 2000s flash inspired flavor! the controls also reminded me of that time in gaming and I just a good, albeit short and sweet, time with it. Well done and thanks for the cool game! I got the good ending btw
Sidenote: The itch HTML5 version was broken on my end, I'm using Google Chrome
Behind the Noise by Kabbi 2026-04-26T06:49:20Z ♥ 1
Cool idea with good execution! Definitely got through it pretty quickly but I enjoyed the concept presented in the description! Well done!
White Silence by KindergartenIncinerator 2026-04-26T06:42:52Z ♥ 0
I'm going to echo what a lot of others are saying here, the game's vibe and atmosphere were extremely creepy and created a lot of unease. I felt the glitchy filter on the camera was a bit unnecessary and didn't lend to the game's minimalist style. I also didn't understand the voice sometimes, but when I did, it was really freaky! Well done on a super minimal yet uneasy atmosphere!
NAOS 750 AM by niterich 2026-04-26T06:06:06Z ♥ 0
This was a wonderful concept, felt like Simon Says meets Desert Bus! Absolutely stellar vibe with unique gameplay. Well done!
Wow! The Presidential Race Of Glorbus-12B (Signal) by ChknTikka 2026-04-26T05:48:40Z ♥ 0
I thought the responses and gestures were really silly and caught on to the gameplay loop rather quickly. I can see where this idea was heading and would love to see more! Thanks for making this!
dBm by summerfield 2026-04-26T05:09:58Z ♥ 2
Sound design and mechanic was really nail biting! The spacial audio with the monster and the obnoxiously loud relay boxes had me NERVOUS XD overall great entry and adherence to the theme!
Signimal by FrowsyFrog 2026-04-26T04:49:59Z ♥ 1
Audio and graphics were really cute and the core mechanic of the game was really simple yet complicated. What a great jam!
Rail Rush by Sharky3188 2026-04-26T04:32:25Z ♥ 1
Excellent mood. Albeit the gameplay was really frantic, the atmosphere was really relaxing. I can see myself really investing a lot of time in a game like this, especially if it had a lot of features. Would love to see what else you could do with this concept!
Dragonia Siege by Euler Moises 2026-04-26T04:02:35Z ♥ 1
This was super cool and was dripping in oldschool NES flair! One of the secrets had me scratching my head but it was really cool when I got it! Well done and the oldschool manual pages were really neat!