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And the sound design is 10\/10","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1086245,"author_name":"rufenerd","author_uid":"rufenerd","epoch":1728349970,"text":"4 sure. 5 ok. 6... wow no way. Nice job, fun game, great art!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1086248,"author_name":"Damien Black","author_uid":"damien-black","epoch":1728350006,"text":"Fun and hard. I love the audio.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1086251,"author_name":"JCoMcL","author_uid":"jcomcl","epoch":1728350048,"text":"What a great game","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1086256,"author_name":"DubiousDuck","author_uid":"dubiousduck","epoch":1728350105,"text":"What a cute game! The game loop is simple yet quite challenging as the level increases. I love it!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1086380,"author_name":"rachjn","author_uid":"rachjn","epoch":1728351100,"text":"The game has a ton of personality! I love the way the art looks painted and the little guys bounce around so smoothly. Simple gameplay, lots of fun.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1086678,"author_name":"AllenW","author_uid":"allenw","epoch":1728353893,"text":"Oh I love the minimal graphics, the mookies look sooo fun. The audio is super fun too XD. Feels like a really good mini mobile game.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1087266,"author_name":"RachelfTech","author_uid":"rachelftech","epoch":1728359959,"text":"Love the art style and overall vibe of the game!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1087285,"author_name":"LDJam user 317693","author_uid":"317693","epoch":1728360145,"text":"Despite there being very minimal art, I LOVE what's there visually. I also didn't realize I could keep track of 5 little guys like that all at once and remember them all! (Don't ask me how well I did once it reached 6...)\n\nSuper fun and awesome!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1087311,"author_name":"SHAKIROVICH","author_uid":"shakirovich","epoch":1728360369,"text":"Good game, simple but very polished, which is rare for jams.\n","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1087338,"author_name":"LDJam user 236545","author_uid":"236545","epoch":1728360661,"text":"I tried so many times but couldn't get past the 4th level.\n\n![Screenshot 2024-10-07 210932.png](\/\/\/raw\/10c\/93\/z\/67b9e.png)\n\nThe art was great, the game was cute and quirky, and it fit the theme really well. Great job!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1087425,"author_name":"Ampersand","author_uid":"ampersand","epoch":1728361697,"text":"I really like the art style and how there is not a bit that doesn't fit the theme. The power switch in the top left visibly flipping from left to right, even though it is mostly obscured by the instruction manual, is very polished, and I think it is a creative way to implement a reset button, \"turning off\" the machine and restarting from level 1","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1087695,"author_name":"osh.studio","author_uid":"osh-studio","epoch":1728365998,"text":"I absolutely loved your game! It was a great take on a memory game and it got challenging very quick. The visuals were super cool, I loved the hand-drawn looking deflummoxer and the mookai\/mookies. Honestly a perfect jam game, super impressive.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1087988,"author_name":"Spica","author_uid":"spica","epoch":1728371726,"text":"Very cute game! Managed to get 5 (is that the limit?..) first try","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1088683,"author_name":"Sviborg","author_uid":"sviborg","epoch":1728379117,"text":"What a cute game! Simple but addictive, with a great sense of progression. The graphics are minimalistic but fit so well with the overall style \ud83c\udfa8 and the sound is just great \ud83c\udfb6. The game makes you smile and excited, especially at higher levels. Big plus for the smooth and finished look. Great job for the jam, makes you want to play again and again! \ud83d\udca5","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093188,"author_name":"Kirass","author_uid":"kirass","epoch":1728411005,"text":"This game is so cool! I loved it!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1094707,"author_name":"jordantanner","author_uid":"jordantanner","epoch":1728420226,"text":"Great example of a simple memory mechanic (almost like the classic ball and 3 cups magic trick), presented in a totally new and interesting way.  Love it!  As others have said, feels very complete and polished, and the audio and art style go very well together and give a really unique vibe.  Fantastic entry guys!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1100281,"author_name":"Rincs","author_uid":"rincs","epoch":1728494961,"text":"I tried to get a better score but couldn't! Maybe next time.\nA simple, but solid concept, wrapped in an awesome package!! The little noises will live in my head rent-free.\n\n![Screenshot 2024-10-09 214713.png](\/\/\/raw\/ccf\/64\/z\/68519.png)","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1100846,"author_name":"mdsalomon","author_uid":"mdsalomon","epoch":1728501991,"text":"Simple design but really good execution. Visuals and audio were charming and as a whole it all seems very polished. Things get a bit too hectic after 5 mookies but it never loses its charm.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1108019,"author_name":"damdoshi","author_uid":"damdoshi","epoch":1728678640,"text":"It is a very nicely done simple concept. 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