Game devs!
Hollow Knight, Ender Lilies, Ori or Axiom Verge might sound familiar to you. Metroidvanias are very popular among game developers right now, and I invite you to join the trend in this game jam!
Rules
1. Game material made outside the time frame of the jam is allowed.
2. Third party content and the use of generative AI outside of built-in effects and filters in creative software is forbidden.
3. Playable prototypes are accepted.
4. There is no maximum amount of teammates.
5. Any engine and tools are allowed.
6. Games should have a Teen rating or below.
7. Your game must be available for free.
8. Late entries are accepted for 24 hours after the end of submission period. To proceed, send me a link to your published game. Autonomous uploads are allowed during this period.
Theme: To Be Discovered!
Rating & Criterias
Every submitter and contributor can rate. There is a rating queue of 5 games that can be unlocked after voting on 2.
Enjoyment
Was the game fun? Would you keep playing it? This criteria is highly subjective and mostly based on the feels you got.
Execution
Refers to how the game's concepts were put together. Did it have any bugs? Was the idea original and creative? If there was worldbuilding and narrative, how well was it implemented? Was the map and level design remarkable?
Sensory
How the game appealed to your eyes and ears, mainly using the visuals and audio. Were those components consistent and did they blend with each other? Atmosphere can also be considered.
Metroidvania
Does this game belong in this jam? How creative was the implementation of the metroidvania genre? You can refer to the page up top on metroidvanias.
Relevance to the theme
To what extent did the game follow the theme? Was it obvious? Was the integration done in a creative or interesting way?
Prizes
1 000 USD for 1st and 2nd, and 500 USD for 3rd, 4th and 5th. Additional 500 USD for the best 3D (full 3D gameplay) metroidvania. Courtesy of previous jam winner rittz (Pseudoregalia)
Yearly licenses of Anchorpoint for the winners. Trial available by mailing support@anchorpoint.app with your user email.
Azecy
One game from Azecy's wide catalog of game keys for the winners.
Community
Special thanks to Zahran Worrell for the design help.
Don't know how to get started? Check out this this guide.
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