Ants! by Emilija Marija 2024-10-24T19:34:41Z ♥ 2
It's a simple but surprisingly fun game! Congratulations! If you have any ideas for developing this game further, please do — it would be a waste to abandon it.
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| Year | LD | Theme | Game | Division | Rank | Ov | Fu | In | Th | Gr | Au | Hu | Mo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | Depths | Money Maker 2025 | jam | 791 | 2.91 | 2.94 | 2.30 | 2.79 | 3.48 | 3.37 | 3.79 | 2.67 | ||
| 2024 | 56 | Tiny Creatures | Twisted Pairs | jam | 824 | 3.26 | 3.00 | 2.84 | 3.41 | 2.89 | 3.29 | 3.20 | 3.59 | ||
| 2018 | 41 | Combine 2 Incompatible Genres | Shattered Melodies | jam | 807 | 3.24 | 2.85 | 3.53 | 3.62 | 3.10 | 3.24 | 3.03 | 3.02 | ||
| 2017 | 40 | The more you have, the worse it is | HP Bar | jam | 762 | 3.24 | 2.50 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 3.67 | 3.74 | 3.60 | 3.88 |
yancharkin leaves an average of 25.8 feedback comments each event.
It's a simple but surprisingly fun game! Congratulations! If you have any ideas for developing this game further, please do — it would be a waste to abandon it.
The game looks really cool! The sound design is spot on, too. The gameplay is okay, but there are quite a few little things that make it less enjoyable: - Controls: Often, you drop a person in the wrong cauldron not because of your mistake, but because you have to fight against the controls. - Feedback: There’s little feedback on your actions, making it hard to understand what’s going on. - Cauldron Distinction: It’s not easy to distinguish between cauldrons since the colors are very similar. Apart from changing the colors, you might consider adding colored steam above the cauldrons or at least replacing the numbers with the actual names of the sins. I think this would greatly improve the experience.
The game looks interesting (and impressive for a solo developer). Sadly, I can’t play it since I’m on Linux (and a potato PC 😢), and it won’t launch. I assume it’s too much hassle to make a Linux version, right?
The game is promising but in a rough state right now. For me, the mouse sensitivity was crazy. Still, for a jam game, it’s a very good job!
Very cool game! Especially the updated version (though the jam version was a great foundation). It’s good for what it is. I can only imagine how fun it is with a light gun. A bit of polish, more levels, bug fixes, and maybe some original music are all it needs right now (oops, that’s actually a lot of work 🤦).
P.S. The voice acting was indeed Hollywood quality! 😏
Good music and interesting, polished gameplay. It's quite challenging!
Cool graphics and sound, solid game mechanics! I think you should definitely make a full game out of this: add more levels and music. And, of course, fix glitches and bugs; during my short play session, the poor toblins got stuck inside walls more than once.
Very impressive pixel art for non-artists! As for the gameplay, I went bankrupt quite quickly... 😢 Apparently, breeding corgis is not what I should be doing in life! 😸
At the moment, it's a pretty standard tower defense game, but it’s well-implemented. You could definitely build something more interesting upon it, maybe add some kind of twist? The graphics are cute.
Ha-ha-ha! Unexpected interpretation of the theme. A breath of not-so-fresh air 😆
I don't know if it's broken just for me, but the order of the creatures appearing in the crates matches the customers' requests. This leaves very little reason to use the chests — maybe just the 2 to 4 closest ones to save a few seconds. Otherwise, it’s a solid entry: good graphics and sound. With a few tweaks, the gameplay could be improved as well.
Your interpretation of the theme was original (unlike most entries), and you used music in a creative way — I like that. The graphics are a bit inconsistent, but Alice and the cat are cute. The gameplay isn't amazing, but it's okay for a jam game. Overall, good job and congratulations!
Pure madness. Like it!
Great concept for a game! Right now, there is absolutely no challenge; it’s too easy. However, it’s a good foundation on which you can build something truly amazing.
Simple but much more addictive gameplay than it appears at first. Great job!
Gameplay is not my cup of tea, but I can tell that it is a well-made game. I like the graphics and audio.
P.S. In case you don't know, the Godot Threads HTML5 export works much better (on Itch you have to enable 'SharedArrayBuffer').
Great graphics and audio! Right now, the game is very simple, but it has a lot of potential if you decide to develop it further.
You nailed the theme! My only complaint is that it seems in some situations it’s impossible (or nearly impossible) to survive.
Right now, it's my favorite game of this jam.
Great audio and graphics! Fun gameplay, I really like it
I love the aesthetics, sound design, and music. The gameplay, while simple, is also enjoyable. I'm very impressed!
Certainly not a bad game; with a little more work, it could be really good.
Nothing groundbreaking, but it's a nice story-oriented game. Well done!
The game looks cute! I didn’t understand what to do either. I think it would be a good idea to create a tutorial level. Are there sounds and music, or is there a problem on my end?
Ha-ha-ha! It’s fun but also sad :( Maybe it’s a bit too easy, but otherwise it’s good. I think you should expand on the idea.
Very technically impressive! And way more interesting than I thought it would be.
Visually, the game looks mostly good. The gameplay isn’t as impressive, but with a few improvements, it could be much better.
A very well-made game; there isn’t much to add.
I like it! Too bad I’m not very good at this kind of game, so I didn’t get too far :(
A decent game. Congratulations! However, if you are cautious and move slowly, it is possible to avoid any danger completely. This is probably not what you planned.
I agree with @jesse-martin; the spider's random movement will make the game way more interesting. Also, maybe make the leaf a bit more leafy in shape? Otherwise, good job — congrats!
It’s very impressive that you managed to create this kind of game in such a short time. The music is catchy 👍
Nice! But hard... But nice 😄
Sounds are funny! Why did you opt out of the 'Audio' category? It includes more than just music.
Nice!
Very cool! One of my favourite entries of the jam.
Game looks great (especially for a game created in such short amount of time)! Gameplay too basic, but that can (and will?) be fixed, right?
Simply amazingly well done game!
Your game has some strange charm. But I'll be honest - I don't get it. :-) I collected and transferred 100 points, but shuttle crashed anyway.
Gameplay confusing at first, but as soon as you understand what's going on, it becomes quite interesting. Good job
Fun game. But I have the same issue as @themonsterfromthedeep, I use Linux.
Very cute (^o^)
Graphics is great. Gameplay and music too monotonous to my taste. But for a game made in such short amount of time, it still very impressive.
I like the concept a lot. Right now implementation not perfect, but that's understandable for a jam game.
Pros: + Dialogs are good written + SFX are funny
Cons: - Gameplay a bit too repetitive - No music
You managed to combine genres really well. Great music and graphics!
+1 for Reaper
I'm not a big fan of bullet-hell games, but I enjoyed this game quite a bit! "Tower Defense" element makes the game much more interesting.
Nice idea, implementation a bit lacking, but if you'll work on it more, it can become a great game.
Brilliant idea! My highest score was ~77
Very cool! Good humor. I have no one to play with, but I can imagine how fun this game can be.
Fun game, I enjoyed it. For me there is only one serious flaw: opposing team's AI not great, it's really easy to score a goal.
Cool! Simple, but addictive gameplay.
That's funny :)
Game looks really good! It becomes a bit too easy when you understand that every enemy type has only one type of attack, but other than that, good job!
Sorry, can't play your game - I'm using Linux. I tried to download source and build the game for Linux, but that build was unplayable.
Interesting concept. You totally nailed the theme!
First game that I completed. Other than final boss it's almost perfect.
Fun game, but I find it incredibly difficult.
Graphics looks decent. Jumping is a bit annoying, but bearable. I don't get what's the game objective, am I missing something?
Just great, nothing else to add.
Both graphics and sound are good. The game is difficult, but that's not a bad thing, right? With some improvement it can become a really good game.
Cool art!
Problem I encountered (blurry text):
Problem disappear if game window switches to/from fullscreen mode.
OS: linux Browsers: firefox and chromium
The game is OK and fits the theme nicely. But progress is REALLY slow, after first upgrade I quit playing, because it looks like it will take a lot of time to complete even first challenge.
Nice little game. Good job!
Some remarks: - Small fancy font used in the intro a bit hard to read - I can't see how your game related to the theme
Well-made game, especially considering that it was made in less then 72 hours. One thing that I find not cool is that you enabled payment option on itch. Maybe that's the reason why you have so few ratings. I personally thing it's a good idea to disable this option during jam / rate period and if you really want to, enable it when it's over.
+Graphics is simple, but visually pleasing (nice colors) +Very responsive controls +Fun to play -Lack of sound and music
Overall, good job!
The game looks nice. And that's it. It's too incomplete to rate it in other categories.
I agree with @bart-huylebroeck that story was a bit too cliche. But why not? It fits the the theme nicely. Not a big fan of using photos as backgrounds (but that's understandable when you have only 72 hours). Characters looks great. Overall it's a solid jam entry.
Music and graphics are great! Gameplay is fun. And make Pong game fun is not an easy task! But controls... not great, to say the least.
I quit the game after I collect 5 or 6 disks, music became absolutely unbearable! Which means I'll give you 5 stars in 'Theme' . On the other hand, for me it wasn't fun at all, it was annoying :(
I like the idea. The story was interesting enough and I was interested to see how it ends, but the game way too hard (or I just suck at juggling?)
It's a very solid game (considering it was done in less than 72 hours). No particular weaknesses. Gameplay, graphics, sound - everything done well. I agree with @sbarrio, gameplay is not innovative enough and that's the game's biggest problem.
+Nice music
+OK sounds and graphics
-Enemies are stupid
-Shooting is PITA
+Nice idea. The game has potential
+Split sceen multiplayer! That's impressive!
+Graphics is OK
+/-Sound effects are funny, but too few
-As already mentioned lack of feedback makes this game much less fun to play
-As you said movement and colisions are bad. No music
-For me the game crashes at some point (Linux)
+Solid puzzle game
+Graphics and music are nice
+1 for using Godot
-1 for providing only Windows build :(
Fun and challenging game. Nice tribute to Michael Jackson's Thriller :)
Things I don't like: - Controls in UPDATED version. While in the original version movement a bit slow and makes game harder, updated version ruined the idea of the game (in my opinion). - Audio clipping (background track in particular)
Nice concept! The game is fun to play (most of the time).
Things I don't like: - Controls. In bullet hell games strafing is essential. - Sound. It's very basic. - No music. Music can help to set the mood.
LD57 — Depths (20)
West Coast '96: CIBUS DAEMONUM by rbbhn 2025-04-23T16:02:47Z ♥ 0
Not exactly a game, but the aesthetics are cool. I like it.
Goblin Quest by rickylee 2025-04-21T23:32:12Z ♥ 1
The game’s a bit rough around the edges, but it’s cool overall. With some polish, it could turn into a pretty solid time killer.
Game and Physics: Water Cat by MoD_Wiz 2025-04-19T10:30:20Z ♥ 1
Super solid and polished game - especially impressive for a jam! The cat’s animation is absolutely charming.
Tidehold by outstar 2025-04-15T14:33:46Z ♥ 1
Super chill and meditative. The gameplay, art, music and sound all work together really nicely.
Focus Hunt by dhim 2025-04-13T21:56:36Z ♥ 1
Not really my kind of game, but it’s technically impressive and cute. The fact that you made it for your daughter is extra cool!
Deepest Canyon by muriel 2025-04-13T21:30:16Z ♥ 1
Sometimes I failed to grapple when it looked like I should - not sure if it’s just me or if there’s a small issue. Also, having some music would be a nice addition. Otherwise, it’s a pretty fun game!
A Soggy Situation by SvenErik 2025-04-13T21:16:19Z ♥ 1
Ha-ha-ha! I had a feeling it would end that way. Lucky no one was around while I was playing - I probably looked hilarious!
Depths shooter by JamesGames1000 2025-04-13T20:56:45Z ♥ 1
Congrats on your first LD! You packed in a lot of gameplay elements - great job!
Ad Light by jtap 2025-04-13T20:38:55Z ♥ 1
Simple, yet fulfilling gameplay. Nice art style - it made me smile.
Descendant by silkworm_sweatshop 2025-04-13T13:25:12Z ♥ 1
Awesome game! I didn’t really spot any flaws. It might be a bit too hard — but hey, maybe that’s a plus for genre lovers.
Down Wheel by neowhoru 2025-04-11T21:08:41Z ♥ 1
So hard! But a cool game! It somehow gave me 'LISA: The Painful' vibes.
AsterVoid by GameDevTraum 2025-04-10T11:27:03Z ♥ 1
Everything is cool — the graphics, audio, music, and atmosphere are all great. But the controls definitely need fixing; for me, it was almost unplayable.
Submeowrine by duckmaniac 2025-04-10T11:08:49Z ♥ 2
Very cool vibes — I really enjoyed the atmosphere!
Echo Dive by Ricesteam 2025-04-09T22:21:53Z ♥ 1
Even though you didn’t create the assets yourself, you clearly know how to use them — not everyone can pull that off. The visuals and sound are really well done. The gameplay is a bit repetitive and could use more variety, but that’s totally understandable given that it was made during a jam (and I’m sure you’re already aware of that). I think if you implement everything you originally intended, it’ll turn into a solid game.
SpeleoloGraph by Bismark 2025-04-09T14:27:18Z ♥ 1
I agree with @roxxorxx - the pace is a bit too slow. Otherwise, it’s quite an enjoyable game! It could benefit from adding some sounds and music. The graphics are kind of cool, though maybe something a bit less abstract could work better - but I’m not entirely sure about that.
Depths of Hell by GabrielGameDev 2025-04-09T00:27:27Z ♥ 2
Very impressive feature set for a jam game. Nice visuals and music! One issue I had was that after dying (and I died a lot), you’re sent back to the menu and have to go through quite a few clicks to get back into the game. Otherwise - bom trabalho!
Johnny Depths by Aeoncl 2025-04-09T00:05:55Z ♥ 2
Really creative take on the theme. Nicely done!
The Depths of Gitche Gumee by Deruitda 2025-04-08T23:46:09Z ♥ 2
Such a chill atmosphere. Absolutely love the vibe!
Enigmarine by Willby 2025-04-08T16:42:01Z ♥ 2
I ended up spending more time on this game than I expected :) Really impressed by the visuals and sound design — great work!
Fifty Floors of Flavor by Hulya 2025-04-08T16:18:04Z ♥ 1
Didn’t expect that level of depth! 😄👍