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GOTY 2020: Game Jam Edition

By Sebastian Standke
On Jan 9, 2021

GOTY 2020: Game Jam Edition

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Let us cut to the chase. No slightly ironic introduction this time. We just want to say one thing: Thank you. 2020 was a dumpster fire of a year, we all know that. But still, so many of you continued…

AdvXJam: Hair of the Dog

By Sebastian Standke
On Dec 29, 2020

Screenshot of "Hair of the Dog"

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“Hair of the Dog” by Tall Story Games (Tom Hardwidge & Emma Hardwidge) & David Howlett. “After a mysterious explosion over Victorian London, Cummerbund Bandersnatch visits his uncle to find [he has] been experimenting with a new formula[.] […] …

Disc Room Game Jam: ROOM ROOM

By Sebastian Standke
On Dec 28, 2020

Screenshot of "ROOM ROOM"

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“ROOM ROOM” by Sambero & Groovel Studio (Alberto Trigueros & Juan Novella). “A game without discs[.]” “ROOM ROOM” is two things at once: On the one hand, it is a wonderful exploration playground filled with puzzles, but on the …

AdvXJam: MC-420

By Sebastian Standke
On Dec 28, 2020

Screenshot of "MC-420"

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“MC-420” by Malindy Hetfeld & Phi Dinh. “A new revolutionary invention helps a therapist unearth good memories. […] Discover several patients’ stories in near-future England and ponder the implications of future technology supposed to make us happy… [Even] if …

Ludum Dare 47: Splines ‘n Shapes

By Sebastian Standke
On Dec 19, 2020

Screenshot of "Splines 'n Shapes"

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“Splines ‘n Shapes” by SharkWithLasers. “Adjust the loop to get all the shapes in this abstract puzzle game[.]” When you take a look behind the minimalist graphics and modest sound design of “Splines ‘n Shapes”, you will find a …

Brackeys Game Jam 2020.2: It’s a wrap!

By Sebastian Standke
On Dec 16, 2020

Screenshot of "It's a wrap!"

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“It’s a wrap!” by Chanko Studios (Guillaume Bernard, Dennis Elgert & Dominik Schwäger). “[A puzzle platformer where you] are a movie director and just want to make a nice film. If only people [would not] constantly mess up their …

Brackeys Jam 2020.2: Final Shot

By Sebastian Standke
On Dec 1, 2020

Screenshot of "Final Shot"

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“Final Shot” by Arcy. “[A permadeath first-person shooter] in which the only way to reload is to rewind time.” While there are plenty of very generic shooter games out there in the digital ether, jam entries of this genre …

10th Alakajam!: Around The World

By Sebastian Standke
On Nov 24, 2020

Screenshot of "Around The World"

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“Around The World” by Thomas ten Cate. “[The] world is actually a cylinder, with the poles at its top and bottom ends. The monarch demands that you prove this by taking your ship around the world and returning safely …

Adventure Jam 2020: Spy Quest 2 – Operation: BOGROLL

By Sebastian Standke
On May 19, 2020

Screenshot of "Spy Quest 2 - Operation: BOGROLL"

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“Spy Quest 2 – Operation: BOGROLL” by Steven Don, Jason Cryer, Erika Sanderson, Durinde, Natalie Winter, Paul Thomas & Dirk M. Weger. “[You] play as Agent N of the […] Highly Clandestine Agency […] …