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YearLDThemeGameDivisionRankOvFuInThGrAuHuMo
202148Deeper and deeper👥Age of Dwarvesjam2533.943.503.454.304.134.133.313.78
202047Stuck in a loop👥8BEATSjam1074.124.134.344.043.854.513.333.59
202046Keep it alive👥Tale of a Little Guardianjam7553.693.102.823.654.553.862.633.94

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Feedback left by nablaz

nablaz leaves an average of 19.3 feedback comments each event.

LD48 — Deeper and deeper (19)

Random Deep by stipple3D 2021-05-18T14:02:02Z ♥ 1

Really interesting concept, the random navigation felt unexpected and new to me! I think the game suffers from the absence of sound, which could have helped in filling the "emptyness" of the rooms... That said I still enjoyed it, I hope you get the final ratings you need to get scores! Cheers

Falling & Shooting by Volodya 2021-05-18T13:55:21Z ♥ 0

Nice! This was really, really fun to play! Good choice on the music too, it's a great track! Cheers

Lost in the Reef by VeniTheRich 2021-05-18T13:50:26Z ♥ 1

Great little game! The atmosphere and pace are nice and the music, despite being very simple, works well to set the mood. I really got lost at first, until I started memorizing the labyrinth a bit and it became progressively more feasible to reach the goal... Then I discovered I needed to return to the start! I would have preferred the classic "a" and "d" to turn, but I still really liked the handling and I think it was a good choice to make the world rotate, instead of the submarine, as it made it more difficult to take notice of "landmarks" in your surroundings. Speaking of which, a few more "notable" spots could have been useful to navigate the maze... All that said, great job on this one! Cheers

Captain Jack's Revenge by BigTVZ 2021-05-18T13:32:38Z ♥ 0

Nice platformer! It feels good to play and the graphics are really nice! I found some invisible walls too, but could still get around them with my op jumps... Good job with this, it's really enjoyable and well made! Cheers

Mindcraft 2: Robe Squadron by JengaMang 2021-05-18T10:17:02Z ♥ 2

The concept is really cool, but I think the game lacks a little bit of feedback... as it is, without knowing what the aim of your concepts should be, it feels kind of pointless (in the sense that you don't know what to strive for, what your objective is)... That said, I still had fun trying to gain followers and, especially, trying to tie together my topics in a logical and consequential manner (just for the sake of it)! As I said, I think the concpet is really interesting and it could be expanded upon a lot. Oh, and the music is also nice! Good job! Cheers

EDIT: I realized I'm sometimes too blunt when speaking to others, so I wanted to clarify that what I wrote is meant as constructive criticism... I didn't mean to bash on your game at all! I hope you continue to work on this kind of projects, as they are really interesting and could lead to very nice games! Cheers again

Down Town by steven-vd 2021-05-18T10:05:51Z ♥ 0

Cool game, I like the fact that you kept it short and made it replayable to try and improve on your best score. Probably the 1 minute time limit is a bit too short to explore properly though... multiple time options would have been nice (like 5, 2 and 1 minute). I also agree with others that the instructions are a bit unclear at the start, but you get the hang of it quickly! Good job, cheers!

Dyb by Ratrat44 2021-05-13T08:27:32Z ♥ 0

The game is fun to play and good looking, but like @oco I got softlocked at that checkpoint because the pigs/boars kept killing me as I respawned... If there's a way to prevent this, please let me know and I'll gladly finish the game! Cheers

Where are my sexy red boots by FroBros 2021-05-13T08:19:24Z ♥ 1

Cool mechanic, I'd like to see it explored more! The game is really short though and would benefit from more variety in puzzles... That said, the art style and music are cool and the game is fun, so good job! Cheers

Underblood by ToadieTechnika 2021-05-13T08:14:10Z ♥ 0

Nice concept, neatly executed! Even though very simple, it's pretty addictive to play and I wanted to try and improve myself. The music also works well to impart some sense of urgency to the player. Good job! Cheers

Callous by MateusBoga 2021-05-06T13:48:56Z ♥ 1

I really enjoyed the experience! I was a bit lost at the start, but then I got a grip on it and worked my way through the maze (you wonder at first why there are so many touchstones lying around...). Although I found the exploration (and sound) a little repetitive, the game has a very interesting concept and implementation and I think the lostness/repetitiveness works in favor of the player's immersion. Oh, and I loved the graphics! It's a very nicely crafted story and original design, I think you did a great job with this! Cheers

There's a monster under the bed by Tek 2021-04-29T12:02:57Z ♥ 3

I really liked the atmosphere and the child-like drawings were awesome! Overall, the game is nice and fun to play, but it could use some little improvements. A few suggestions that I think could benefit the playing experience:

- the camera should be centered on the character in my opinion (it lags behind too much).

- the collision with the trees is too large in respect with their models;

- the highlight for potions/keys isn't obvious enough;

- the audio could use a bit more "love" for the main gameplay part, as it feels a bit empty most of the time. I am probably biased on this though, as I like very busy audio, so don't take this as a universal fact...

That said, I still enjoyed playing and the story and mood are very cool! Good job to the team! Cheers

SPEKS - A Murder Mystery by Swordfish 2021-04-29T11:26:06Z ♥ 1

I really liked the concept, as well as the interpretation of the theme. The mechanics are well implemented and it's interesting to dig deep and try to discover the secret (no spoilers). However, the text speed is really slow (and its associated sound becomes kind of annoying after a while)... Without some kind of skipping/speeding option, it becomes somewhat tedious to get your answers, especially if you messed up the first time you tried and had to restart (like I did). That said, the game is still enjoyable and it's remarkable you managed to do so much by yourself in two days! Good job! Cheers

Blue Square and the Mystery Cave by asdehielo 2021-04-29T11:06:02Z ♥ 1

Beautiful game! I really enjoyed playing it, the last puzzles were pretty creative and rewarding to complete. The game in general felt very polished and the use of the mechanic derived from the theme was impeccable. Great job! Cheers

Purgatory by Squeele 2021-04-28T13:19:03Z ♥ 3

Nice entry! It was really fun to play, and the pace becomes positively hectic towards the end! I agree that sometimes the actions of the characters are a bit paradoxical or may feel out of context, but overall I found it still was intuitive enough to make the right guess. I liked the idea of the random face generator and it works really well for the game (i played three times just to check the random variants it produced). Good job! Cheers

Radication by squimmy 2021-04-28T13:05:55Z ♥ 0

Pretty nice game, I had fun playing it. Though I always like tile placing games... ;-) I agree with others in that your "hand" tiles overlap with what you already placed on the map, thus become difficult to read... Maybe placing them on an opaque background would have sufficed to improve readability? Or highliting them in some way? Anyways, good job!

Insight by Ifidamas 2021-04-28T10:01:07Z ♥ 2

First of all, I only played the fixed version of the game and not the release version. I really liked the art, it is lovely. The music (although I think it wasn't original, since you opted out of the category?) is simple but supports the graphic style and helps in setting the mood, which is the strongest point of the game in my opinion. I also really liked how you interpreted the theme of the jam, so big props for that! That said, the life mechanic feels a bit unpredictable: at times you take little to no damage and other times massive amounts, with virtually no change in speed and impact angle (at least that's how i perceived it). Also, I get it that you wanted to slow down the pace and let players immerse in this nicely crafted atmosphere, but I think the gameplay was steered a bit too much towards rewading a slow and careful approach. Finally, I personally feel that if the release version is completely broken (as you put it), you probably should have taken more time for playtesting the build before release. I don't, but I know there are people in this community that do not play bug-fixed versions and only rate what you release within the deadline of the competition (and, to be honest, it's an understandable and fair way of giving feedbak)... But all in all, those are just minor criticisms/suggestions and I really enjoyed the experience as a whole. Great job to everyone involved, I hope more people will play and rate your game! Cheers

Blackout by Frasse 2021-04-27T13:20:18Z ♥ 9

The game looks and sounds amazing! I especially loved the audio, great composition and the mood is excellent! I think I would have liked the story too, but I cannot progress because I can't seem to find neither cigarettes nor a sharp object for lockpicking... Maybe it's just me though! I think I'll probably come back to your game when I have more time and finish it, because it's really enjoyable. Great job to everyone involved, this is a super solid entry for the jam!

EDIT: finished it and liked it even more! I must admit the ending felt a little abrupt, but it was still super enjoyable to play! I agree with others that some dialogues could be skippable, especially if you click multiple times on the same things to see if the interacion changes or if you discover something new though... Cheers and great little game!

Into the Mines by Hugison 2021-04-27T12:16:12Z ♥ 1

Cool concept and very good implementation! The physics felt very natural to me and the pixel art is on point. The game is challenging enough that you want to try and improve yourself, but not so much that you want to ragequit after only a few attempts. I really liked it, good job!

Lil'Drill - The Chiseller of Balls by AndereSpackosProductions 2021-04-27T12:08:20Z ♥ 6

I have to admit that I had some trouble at the start trying to understand what I needed to do... Once I got it, the game was fun! Nice graphics and polished design! Plus, digging through space gave me serious TTGL vibes... ;-) Is the music original/made specifically for the jam, or did you use existing tracks and made the sound effects? Cheers!

LD47 — Stuck in a loop (20)

Over Unity - A puzzle game by nardandas 2020-10-08T11:38:30Z ♥ 1

The puzzles in the game are really nice and well thought out! The art is also nice and there's quite a bit of content to play. I think you could have better described the mechanics at the start and then detailed the objectives for each level: they are a bit unintuitive as it is. I also felt that the music was chilled and nice sounding, but became repetitive quite fast... Maybe a longer and more varied track is better suited for a game that lasts as long as yours? Don't take these suggestions badly, they are meant as constructive feedback to further improve what is already a great effort. All in all, I enjoyed the game very much and would like to play even more levels!

Quantum Split by InitialPosition 2020-10-08T11:15:54Z ♥ 1

Really nice game. The gameplay is fun and the quantum tunneling mechanic is very cool. I also enjoyed the music and art style. Good job!

Stuck in the Loop Dungeon by Nyubi 2020-10-08T11:09:14Z ♥ 1

I liked the concept and the intro was a neat addition. I agree with others that a second/third mechanic would have been nice to avoid one-button-spamming... Also, some indication on screen (like HPs for example) could have made the game feel more polished; the same applies for some background music and sfx for hits/kills. All in all, it's still cool and the art style is simple but enjoyable. Good job!

The Infinite Parable by BenSlaney 2020-10-08T10:03:15Z ♥ 3

This is really nice! It's pretty much exactly what I wanted to do for this LD, but my team and I settled for a music loop based tower defense in the end... Anyway, loved the visuals and audio, the storyline is good and the puzzles were the right difficulty in my opinion (except maybe the billiard balls one, which is a little unintuitive). Great job!

The Serpent of Scorhill by Jofish 2020-10-07T18:41:19Z ♥ 1

It's a really well made snake-like game. The visuals are nice and I think the music fits nicely. Granted, it's nothing super new, but I don't think you should be so hard on yourself. Personally, I really liked the story elements and thought the mood was cool! Good job!

Escape Loop by lagoe 2020-10-07T17:40:48Z ♥ 0

The link worked fine for me, maybe you have corrected it... The style is nice and I like the implementation of the theme. The mouse sensitivity, however, is way to high and makes it very difficult to point your camera in the direction you want. I also think that you should at least mention the controls in the beginning: they are intuitive enough but the players shouldn't be guessing what they are supposed to do and start pressing random keys... I would really like to see what the game looks like when you're done with it!

Edit: I played and posted this as you were updating your game and game description, so it's not super relevant anymore... ;-)

A Year by BjornStahl 2020-10-07T17:33:36Z ♥ 1

I had fun playing and no problem whatsoever with the mechanics... I actually thought it was simple to grasp and won pretty easily! If anything, I would suggest to add some music in the background to help in setting the mood. Overall it was a pleasant experience, good job!

AUTOLOOP by Kpedatte 2020-10-07T15:21:03Z ♥ 2

I loved this! Very good implementation of the theme and I really liked the art, despite feeling a bit nauseous after quitting the game... ;-) The music is fantastically thought out, having the drums/melodies work as sfx (being triggered by your actions) is a super cool idea and the build-up when unlocking the power-ups is very nice! Great job guys!

Unknown Factory by ShootingStaa 2020-10-07T15:00:03Z ♥ 1

The concept is cool and and I liked the graphic style. The small map worked well, but on the large one I didn't have any "movement" tiles spawn, so I could literally do nothing... Unless that's my problem and I didn't understand some game mechanic! ;-) I also agree with @voidsay that some music would have been nice to have in the background, for some added interest.

Fearcle by Jupperevie 2020-10-07T14:30:00Z ♥ 5

I really enjoyed this. I agree with others on the switching being confusing, but it actually works well with the looping/nightmare-ish theme of the game... It kind of make you uneasy and disoriented, in a good way. I also liked the art and thought that the audio (both music and effects) works fantastically with the mood and graphic style. Great work!

A Hamster's Journey to Nowhere by Vortigaunts 2020-10-07T14:11:38Z ♥ 2

I have no idea why, but I loved this! It's so simple, yet so enjoyable... Also very funny and cute graphics (loved suits/rockets on the hamster)! Nicely done!

Chrono Crash by Deozaan 2020-10-07T13:54:11Z ♥ 1

Awesome stuff! The rewind mechanic, with your previous tries acting as teammates, was a great interpretation of the theme: albeit very simple, it's defintely one of the best implementations of "Stuck in a loop" in my opinion. All of the elements, from gameplay to sound to graphics, work really well together and make game feel very polished. Great job, I really enjoyed it!

Songwriter's Block by Samuel Hollywood-Summers 2020-10-07T13:41:10Z ♥ 1

I have always been a breakout fan, so I obviously enjoyed this game! Plus, as a musician/composer/producer, I can totally relate to the mood and feelings you portrayed. As for the mechanics, I think you sould limit the lateral angle at which your brain-ball can travel, as well as the momentum shifts: it can be frustrating to observe your ball travel super-slowly in an almost horizontal direction without having any chance to do anything about it... Also, be careful when mixing/mastering for games, as some of the sounds were pretty loud and kind of overshadowed the others. But overall, good job with the game!

â›§ Hellycoaster â›§ by TennoTako 2020-10-07T13:27:35Z ♥ 2

Cool take on the theme! The graphic style is unique and I really liked it. The menu is really well thought out too. I had some trouble understanding the mechanics at first, so I messed up and had to restart the level... I also felt it lacked some kind of feedback/objective that keeps you motivated to continue playing. I'm not saying that feeding Satan isn't a noble enough goal, just that some in-game reward would have felt good (like progressively unlocking the weapons and such)! Good job nonetheless!

2-KLN by Frederik Boye 2020-10-06T14:34:08Z ♥ 2

Great job with this project! Nice graphics and music, the gameplay is also very fun! I had issues with some pizza slices that were stuck in the ground and there was nothing i could do to un-block them to complete the level (I think it was during the 2rd cycle the first time I played?)... I encountered this problem only once though. Overall, good polish(ing) and very very nice game! Oh, and lovely paintings you put in there! ;-)

Hope/Remember by arzi 2020-10-06T14:19:01Z ♥ 3

Nice game, flows really smoothly and there is quite a bit of content. I think after a while it becomes a little bit repetitive, and I would have liked less space/places and more interaction in general... But overall it's a really enjoyable experiece! Good job!

Isolation by Tauheed Game Dev 2020-10-06T13:40:59Z ♥ 2

I liked this game a lot! It feels polished and well thought-out, the gameplay is enjoyable and the various elements are very cohesive. Good job and thanks for reminding everyone that 2020 sucks... ;-)

Reeled-in Perihelion by Ponzis 2020-10-06T13:12:43Z ♥ 1

The concept is really cool for me and the execution is fine given the time constraints of the jam, but I have to agree with @schreibmaschine and @dunderroffe: the game feels incomplete... There seems to be no way to die / end the game, I didn't receive feedback on what was going on and would have appreciated more foresight (time to react to things), maybe even a points system / leaderboard... Good job still, I would like to see and play a more developed version in the future!

Stage Fright by ClassyBoganStudios 2020-10-06T13:01:54Z ♥ 1

Nice! The game's concept is really similar to ours, but the gameplay is very different. I had a little trouble in the beginning grasping the mechanics (I feel they aren't super intuitive and could be better clarified in-game), but after a couple restarts I was really enjoying myself and the gameplay lasted quite a while. Good job, it was a very cool execution on the theme!

Astroline by Mr.developer 2020-10-06T12:47:25Z ♥ 2

This game was fun! I liked it a lot overall and the tutorial is a nice touch to get confortable with the controls and gameplay. One issue, for me, is that the game window doesn't scale with screen resolution (I think), so it was really small on my screen... I don't know if the window size was an intentional choice, but it made the game very hard to play when I was trying to advance!

LD46 — Keep it alive (19)

Oh, the Connection! by Igor KinGamer 2020-04-22T22:37:27Z ♥ 1

Nice game! I really enjoyed the mechanic, although i agree that maybe just point-and-click controls with the mouse would have been better... Now, where are the other levels?! I want to play more!

Balloon Rush by CocaPasteque 2020-04-22T22:14:58Z ♥ 3

Very cool game! I had fun playing it, I also liked the concept and excution. Physics work well and the puzzle-solving is addictive!

Night in the Garden by nikchernyakov 2020-04-22T13:48:07Z ♥ 2

Very solid entry! I enjoyed playing the game, there is quite a bit of exploration to do! The flashlight rotation seems a bit unintuitive at times perhaps (as you wrote in another comment, it has to do with the absence of the cursor), but in the end i liked it. Once or twice i got stuck in a corner when attacked by the little creatures on the ground and the fact that they charged at me meant I couldn't go anywhere... But it wasn't a big problem thanks yo your save mechanic. Oh, graphics are also very nice!

Scrambl'd by StarErik 2020-04-22T12:55:11Z ♥ 2

You did an amazing job on this game, it is definitely one of the best i tried. It is very fun to play, levels are clever and the music is awesome. All stylistic choices are homogenous and consistent (and I loved them). It really feels like a finished Game Boy experience!

Polygons of Light by Poulpint 2020-04-22T12:28:52Z ♥ 2

I enjoyed playing this game! The movement felt quite intuitive and natural to me. The game concept is also nice and well executed!

Heart of Music by lesinvisible 2020-04-22T12:01:41Z ♥ 2

I loved the vibes and art of this game! The idea for a psychedelic / ambient-rock soundtrack to the story is great and I really liked it, but is not always perfectly executed in my opinion. Most sounds would need rework and some tracks (first one comes to mind) are definitely weaker than others... Anyways, I don't mean to bash on your work, I actually ejoyed it quite a bit! Cheers

OtherworldlyFlavors by erebus 2020-04-22T11:14:56Z ♥ 1

Nice! I liked the "Reings" vibes going on! I also liked the fact that I felt compelled to finish the game after I failed the first two times. Obviously, it would me more interesting still with more mechanics and random events, but overall you did a great work!

Mouse Trap by monetai 2020-04-22T10:46:10Z ♥ 2

This game is really well made! Everything runs smoothly and the artistic choices are spot-on for me, the polish is also great. Awesome job!

Gregg by Walkalope 2020-04-22T00:26:41Z ♥ 2

Great job! Movement/shooting has been flawless for me and the music is nicely matched for this style of gameplay. The graphics are really cool too, albeit a bit chaotic... This means that it's sometimes hard to clearly understand what's happening around you (or why you died). It would also have been nice to start at a slower pace (maybe with some sort of tutorial) to get a grip before things get serious. All in all, I really liked the game and would like to see/play an optimized version in the future!

The Last Guardian by civmaniac 2020-04-22T00:08:38Z ♥ 2

The game runs smoothly and the gameplay is very engaging! The music is nice, but looping such a short and simplistic track over and over becomes repetitive quite fast; the other sound effects (including the humming), however, work really nice for the game. I found myself wanting to play more of it, so that's a big plus...

Spirit of Resistance by arzi 2020-04-21T22:56:35Z ♥ 0

Edit: problems with my ISP, see comment below...

BEATSMITH by Patsui 2020-04-21T17:21:24Z ♥ 1

Very fun game! Hilarious concept, nice beats and good looking art/design. Sync of the music, animations and claps is not always prefect, but it works well enough and without hiccups/hesitations. I also would have liked more varied rhythm suggestions from MC Claplord (this is coming from a musician/composer)... Still, I was hooked and had to finish the game fully in the different modes!

Frozen Skies by ThorPalsson 2020-04-21T17:04:48Z ♥ 3

Well done! I liked the style, sound, mechanics and day/night cycle. Night is maybe a bit too pitch-black. A little tutorial about crafting in the beginning would have been a nice touch, but you can definitely get going without it!

Fire Ant by Generation90games 2020-04-21T15:08:24Z ♥ 0

This is definely one of the best games I played so far. Very polished, fun gameplay, gorgeous art style, good accompanying music and sfx. Some more detailing/interest to the background would make it perfect... I would love to play a fully-fledged version of Fire Ant in the future!

Clumsy Looter by Naghen 2020-04-21T14:52:36Z ♥ 2

Good Job! Really nice and funny graphics, i would have liked a bit more variety in action types (both for the player and the monsters), but i still had fun playing the game!

Let It Burn by lootgrounds 2020-04-21T14:43:06Z ♥ 1

Nice graphics and theme! The mechanics are well done and very intuitive too!

Robot Repair Shop Incorporated by been 2020-04-21T13:22:45Z ♥ 0

Very funny! The humming and voices are really amusing and the game is pretty polished. I would enjoy more sound effects associated with the various components and popups, and a greater variety of tasks to perform if you plan on expanding the game!

INFLAME;Z by wareya 2020-04-21T12:24:20Z ♥ 1

This game is really fun to play! The controls work really well, but the wall jump is maybe a bit finicky... Art and Audio are really good too! Great job.

Good Boy Wanwan by PecheDodue 2020-04-21T12:18:51Z ♥ 4

Nice little game! Overall, the gameplay becomes a bit repetitive after a while (probably has to be expected in such a short time), but the cutscenes are really funny and more than make up for that. Also, loved the art style and sounds!