Just Another Day by WongKongPhooey

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made by WongKongPhooey for Ludum Dare 47 (COMPO)

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Note: If you have a writeable Gameboy cartirdge, this game will run on a Gameboy Advance!

A man lives his life, over and over, one day at a time.

One day, everything changes.

Controls: Arrows to move, Z to Interact/Push

A short story for Ludum Dare 47 about breaking out of routine.

Made with GBStudio & Milkytracker (First time using both!)

Ratings

Overall 420th 3.217⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Fun 493th 2.826⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 571th 2.543⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Theme 461th 3.217⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 232th 3.587⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Audio 392th 2.783⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Humor 233th 2.795⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Mood 336th 3.087⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Given 21🗳️ 11🗨️

Feedback

Michael Parrish
04. Oct 2020 · 21:40 UTC
I loved the aesthetic of this game! Reminded me of the old Pokemon games on my gameboy. Also the story was fun and charming, awesome job!
🎤 WongKongPhooey
04. Oct 2020 · 21:51 UTC
@michael-parrish thank you so much! Especially as you're the first reviewer!
Rolly
04. Oct 2020 · 23:41 UTC
I really enjoyed the mood of your game, the music and the visuals working perfectly together. I understand you only have 48 hours, but I wanted more of the story to actually get more of your take on the theme.

Nice entry!
Mike Caputo
05. Oct 2020 · 00:44 UTC
Loved the Pokemon vibe! I was also pleasantly surprised that there was more to the story than just going between work and home like I expected!
Cary Stanley
05. Oct 2020 · 01:58 UTC
Fun story game!! Like the GBStudio retro vibe. Very creative with all the interactions. I did a story adventure as well during the compo, so I know if takes a lot of time to make a story, even one that might feel short, so extra props to you for making such a detailed story. :grinning:
ConnorThompson
05. Oct 2020 · 06:10 UTC
Great work mate, wasnt expecting to get burgled! Enjoyed the looping gameplay that slowly changes
Demure
05. Oct 2020 · 12:00 UTC
Not breaking out of routine by choice that's for sure! Got that gameboy feel just right, nice job.
joonamo
06. Oct 2020 · 18:01 UTC
Is this an actual GameBoy game? You should highlight that more in the description! I only found out about it in the comments.
Archock34
06. Oct 2020 · 18:41 UTC
Very good, very retro and well done, I liked the multiple endings and the retro music!
MandaRad
11. Oct 2020 · 15:54 UTC
I had fun and was enjoying the story each day. It ended a little abruptly, but I understand that considering this is a game jam. Nice job!
automatonvx
13. Oct 2020 · 23:20 UTC
Cool that you made an actual gameboy game. I tried the web version but the pixel art was slightly skewed so i ran it in an emulator for the full experience. Its a nice little narrative thing, would have been nice to have a few more gameplay elements or sort of mini games. Also I was a bit dissapointed I only got music when brushing my teeth, would have liked a bit more, but hey. Short and sweet, good job.
StinkyKitty
15. Oct 2020 · 01:42 UTC
Gotta love a good GameBoy game! You did a great job on the graphics, it perfectly fit the GameBoy aesthetic. Awesome job!
blobo
15. Oct 2020 · 16:47 UTC
Nice work on the graphics! Also the fact that you made a real Gameboy game in 48 hours in incredible! Great work all around!
zacharieg
16. Oct 2020 · 08:32 UTC
Nice game, simple but very well done ! So cool for a compo...
FadrikAlexander
16. Oct 2020 · 08:47 UTC
the only sad thing, that the game was really short other than that really well done.
archgame
18. Oct 2020 · 19:50 UTC
Captured the GameBoy feeling perfectly, I wish there would have always been some music going though. Additionally, the first loop could have happened one or two more times to capture that stuck in a loop feeling, making the break in routine more of an actual break in the loop.