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Year	LD	Theme			Game	Division	Rank	Ov	Fu	In	Th	Gr	Hu	Mo
2021	49	Unstable		👥	Deathrail	jam	720	3.55	3.63	3.20	4.02	3.59	2.62	3.37
2020	46	Keep it alive		👥	Fading Ember	jam	2229	2.97	2.94	2.39	3.11	3.28		3.39

LD49 — Unstable (36)

Trenchrunner by curleysam 2021-10-07T19:39:39Z ♥ 3

Nice aesthetic, always a fan of the toxic gas mask theming. I liked the subtle difference in enemies, one charger that's more likely to hit you and then just a wanderer enemy that can be more easily avoided, this way you have to pay attention or you're rewarded for it anyway. I think that the gameplay might lean more heavily into resource management, but the what you're carrying is still unstable to be fair. I also wish the boss' attack was more visually clear, but the fact that the game had a cool boss in the first place overshadows that minor inconvenience. Solid entry.

Everything is Fine by Noire 2021-10-07T00:05:18Z ♥ 4

Nearly all the goals are about coping and every success is met with the sigh of a depressed man and that contributes a good deal to the mood of the game. I liked the game but even with the aim I wish that there was a little more gameplay and context to the narrative just because I felt like I needed to know more about the story in order to fully enjoy it. Solid game though.

Unstable Adventures of the Space Engineer by Sceef 2021-10-06T23:25:33Z ♥ 1

Environment was large and felt varied. Navigating the environment in the dark and with the music in the background made the gameplay feel more tense. I just don't like having to do the same minigame over and over, it felt tedious. I can still appreciate the game though, nice entry.

Last Mile by kurrik 2021-10-06T19:46:14Z ♥ 2

Good game and nice visuals, but it slowed down for me at some points making it more difficult to play.

Dreampoint Collapse by JoeRenglish 2021-10-06T19:30:41Z ♥ 1

I really like the concept of being able to manipulate and place platforms in a platforming game. However 2 things for me felt frustrating, the jump felt like I dropped like a sack of bricks once I let go of either side movement keys, and missing a jump might mean I soft locked the level due to not having enough pink block resources. That being said, the difficulty felt hard but the game is consistent and fair even if punishing. I did enjoy the game overall, solid entry.

Unstable Piles by nulldreams 2021-10-06T19:18:25Z ♥ 1

Nice game. The graphics and tone are calming. My only frustration with the game was that I was that I thought that I had made a pile, but the game didn't seem to recognize it, either I did it wrong or maybe the goal needs to be clearer to the player in specifically what a pile counts as. I still liked the game overall though, good entry.

Instability by R3L0ad1 2021-10-06T19:09:38Z ♥ 1

Nice game, simple graphics but with enough of an effect to make them look appealing. It looks like restart times have already been touched upon so I won't mention them. If I had to offer criticism, I'd say that maneuvering with the rope feels a bit awkward for my liking, maybe that's part of the difficulty curve but I can't say the ropes were my favorite part of the gameplay loop. Still a fun game though, classic platforming but with enough of a change in the gameplay to make it stand out. Good entry.

Snatched by cerieyele 2021-10-06T15:49:09Z ♥ 1

I like that the implementation of the theme still allowed for the success or failure to be fully in control of the player. If I had to offer criticism i'd say that it requires a bit too much patience for my liking, but that could be just a personal preference as well. Solid entry overall.

UNSUSTAINABLE: a god job by froissant 2021-10-06T15:41:31Z ♥ 6

I like the management side of this game, it feels a bit unique. Really polished and solid entry.

A Hard Pill to Swallow by osh.studio 2021-10-06T15:36:46Z ♥ 1

Feels like a golfing game, but I like that because golfing is more boring than launching a pill through a stomach. Simple and fun game, nice entry.

Delivery impossible by Nikolay Zapolnov 2021-10-06T15:28:57Z ♥ 3

I'm a sucker for truck driving simulators. It's difficult, but a solid entry with nice visuals.

DeePenguin and the Sunken Temple by Staquet Sylvain 2021-10-06T14:21:47Z ♥ 1

Great atmosphere and music, I liked the mechanics of the game. Nice entry.

Midnight Maintenance by Tattomoosa 2021-10-06T14:20:11Z ♥ 1

Nice atmosphere, simple concept done well. Solid game.

Unstables by joonamo 2021-10-06T14:17:51Z ♥ 3

Fun game, and funny as well. Nice fit for the theme!

Isle Of Pizza by teshimoto 2021-10-06T13:32:33Z ♥ 1

The graphics felt unique and I feel like having a distinct player character adds a good bit to the game. Impressive that you managed to do so much in the time for a game jam, nice game overall.

Tetrawave by zinnin 2021-10-06T13:28:36Z ♥ 3

I am a sucker for synthwave, and it's cool to put a spin on tetris because i've only played regular tetris ever. The soundtrack was nice as well, enjoyable game.

Unfabled by Kwiper 2021-10-06T13:24:03Z ♥ 3

Can't help but think of magicka when playing. What I like about this game is that you're effectively under a time limit so there's pressure to use your spell combinations rather than test and trying to figure out what's best. Part of the fun of the game for me is seeing the different combinations of spells that you can use. Fun game.

AFTER SUN by rufson 2021-10-06T13:19:08Z ♥ 2

I like that the planet is so small that you can see it curve within the view of the camera, it makes the environment feel so much larger. Background city looks nice and the stars make the background feel more filled up. Solid game overall.

PTSD Fishing by KuKuRammus 2021-10-06T00:47:42Z ♥ 1

I'm not sure that I understand the concept behind the ptsd, but I can say that I like the idea of a fishing game that turns really intense the closer you get to reeling it in. Solid game.

-Y- by Iluvatar 2021-10-06T00:36:48Z ♥ 1

Nice imagery, it's a little short but it's a solid game.

SEXY BOOBY 95 by silkworm_sweatshop 2021-10-06T00:03:43Z ♥ 1

Nice little time capsule. Goal was clear and you had to pursue it in a novel way, it was a fun game overall.

Human Stack™ by Minus 2021-10-05T23:50:33Z ♥ 1

The business aesthetic was cool. It feels a bit weird that you're in a forest and there's office noises in the background. Fun game overall though.

Cyberwalk 2049 by Nachodlv 2021-10-05T23:42:00Z ♥ 2

I like the aesthetic of this game. It feels a bit awkward to pick up powerups because you inadvertently fire when you press the left mouse button. Cool game overall though.

Unstable Stick by joewan 2021-10-05T23:26:48Z ♥ 1

Simple concept that's fun to play. Solid game.

the cards we're dealt by rainedoe 2021-10-05T23:20:01Z ♥ 2

I like the card game aesthetic and it was nice seeing how each choice played out, nice game overall.

The Escape by Marin0104 2021-10-05T23:14:39Z ♥ 1

Nice game, the visual style is nice and it's fun to control.

Grabanakki by Saturnyoshi 2021-10-05T23:07:57Z ♥ 2

Background and art design are nice. It's fun having to play around the floor going out as the waves progress. If I had to offer criticism, i'd say that it feels a little slow in the beginning waves. Solid game overall though.

An oddly SATISFYING game by Duck Reaction 2021-10-05T20:39:18Z ♥ 1

Fixed camera and clearly communicated visuals give the game a nice feel. Nice game overall.

Trenchmouth by Mords 2021-10-05T20:34:21Z ♥ 1

Game feels like it has a strong tone, it's got a lot of potential.

Helico Pter by 3LSTMsInATrenchcoat 2021-10-05T20:31:45Z ♥ 1

Hard game, but fun to play. Good concept.

Topple Tower by Kroporo 2021-10-05T20:16:52Z ♥ 1

Solid game, the simple visuals are appealing as well.

Lovecrafting by Concker_88 2021-10-05T20:14:52Z ♥ 3

Really like the art, fun game overall.

The Un's Stable by Kongo 2021-10-05T19:50:39Z ♥ 5

It's a fun game and I was surprised by the level of polish.

Haywire by Firebelley 2021-10-05T15:10:22Z ♥ 3

Nice concept, movement is fun. Obstacles being introduced at a steady pace make the gameplay feel fresh. The only complaint i'd offer is that the unstable gun takes too much control away from the player movement. Good game though.

Crazy Cauldron by Quite Good 2021-10-05T00:08:11Z ♥ 3

Graphics are great. Tutorial helps me understand my goal and how to accomplish it. Really solid game, it would be nice if it was clearer how to make some of the more complicated potion colors though. Overall very solid.

ClownPunk by Panagiotis Iatrou 2021-10-04T23:47:37Z ♥ 7

It's fun to keep the balance of no more than 2 objects per box and the tv menu is nice as well as the background. If I had to offer any criticism, tilting feels a little weak compared to the movement. Overall nice game though.

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