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The art style on this game is charming and effective and the gameplay is an interesting twist on "mob action" gameplay like that of Vampire Survivors.

As another reviewer said, the game could use a bit more to spice it up since it feels repetitive after maybe 15 minutes, but considering it a Ludum Dare game jam game that is unsurprising and normal.

Good job!

Recent Audio Reviews

5 Audio Reviews

This composition captures a kind of "lazing around on a warm and sunny day" kind of aural feeling that I don't think I've ever heard captured quite so well anywhere as here! It also has a sense of whimsy to it, perhaps even humor I would say.

Specifically, when I think of where I would see this music fit a scene two mental images came to mind:

(1) a quaint village in a JRPG, perhaps with a few of the villagers/NPCs behaving ridiculously and making over-the-top quest requests to resolve petty inter-villager problems on their behalf

or

(2) some main character of a story getting marooned somewhere after making a humorously unwise choice earlier and kind of "floating around listlessly" in the place they end up (with similar vibes as floating on an inflatable pool float chair but perhaps with a look of mild dismay or annoyance and resignation to their situation on their face).

Yes, I realize this is very specific and over-the-top as a review comment, heh... but I don't care. I do what I wanna do!

Anyway, TLDR: Good job!

Dorkus64 responds:

Thanks for your thoughtful words! Glad you enjoyed :)

I wish I could sleep for 18 hours! Instead though, I have recurring long-term sleep quality problems... 😴

Indeed, if I could have one "mundane superpower" it would definitely be maximally restful and controllable sleep.

Anyway though, I really liked the smoothness and overall character and timbre of this piece!

The only thing I'd change though is I'd definitely remove all the white noise (static) from 5:10 onwards. Even just fading out at that point without a proper ending transition would still be better than the white noise I think and that part really seems to stick out as not belonging and as only harming the feeling of the ending.

Oh well though, the other 90% of the music is awesome! 🎹🎧

zhatai responds:

sorry to hear about your sleep problems! I have some of my own too- the only reason why I was able to sleep for 18 hours was because I had a week with minimal sleep and I think my body gave up keeping me awake. sleep problems are not very fun, I hope yours get better!

thanks for the kind words about the piece, appreciate it! regarding the white noise in the ending, it was meant to somewhat resemble the feeling right before losing consciousness - the rough idea behind the piece was to capture the feeling I get right before drifting off. in retrospect though, it definitely doesn't sound great and I would probably change it if I came back to the piece. but hey, what can you do :)

This song (Lite) has good energy and variance.

My favorite parts are: (1) the transition and following motif at 39 seconds, (2) the somewhat subtle "twinkling sounds" in the background around 1 minute 20 seconds, and (3) the mellow reverb-heavy guitar sound at 1 minute and 49 seconds.

The last (#3, the mellow guitar background) is slightly reminiscent to me of the guitar playing in the in-town (Tristam) music theme of the classic procedurally generated action-RPG Diablo 1. β›Ί

Recent Art Reviews

23 Art Reviews

The hybrid 3D and pixel art combo here is very compelling and this piece has a great cohesive composition and has just the right amount of items in the scene to strongly establish the feeling of the piece without making things too "noisy". I'll definitely add you to my follow list! This is fantastic 3D pixel art!

BRTNH responds:

Thank you so much!

These have a great sense of atmosphere and large-scale pixel art aesthetic. Well done!

This is some of the best pixel art I've ever seen and the rustic autumnal theme and sense of aliveness in it is masterful. Definitely will follow you. 😎

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