Don't Start the Game
Don't Start the Game
A game submission for the Student Game Developer Association (SGDA) Spring 2024 Game Jam.
Break the company mold, one rule at a time.
Screenshots
Controls
- W or Up — move up
- A or Left — move left
- S or Down — move down
- D or Right — move right
- Number Keys or Scroll Wheel — select inventory slot
- Z — shout
- E — pick up items, interact with objects, and advance dialogue
- Space — use items
- Left Mouse Button — throw items
Developers
- Azia Bay-Asen, Programming and Art
- Kael Madar, Programming and Art
- Sterling Hudgens, Art
- Ethan Norrid, Music
- Aurum, Writing
Credit to pixabay.com for SFX
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Don't Start The Game Walkthrough
https://youtu.be/L-n9VW80bP4
Hey! Thanks for checking out the game, and going so far as to record it!
This is awesome! I love how simple yet polished it is in every aspect... seems like you scoped super well for the jam. The duck even respawns to prevent you from hard-locking if you throw it out the window. Super impressive entry!
My one critique (although I very much like the minimalist approach) would be that you could potentially increase the font size and move the inventory next to the item descriptions, since you have so much screen space.
We decided on five small levels and one boss level early on, and even that was cutting it close—the boss level was made on the final day! And my personal goal when participating in this game jam was to deliver a polished project that I could feel proud of when showing other people, so I really appreciate that the time and effort spent on the little details was recognized. Thank you for playing the game!