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Nested by Jack728

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made by Jack728 for Ludum Dare 57 (COMPO)

A puzzle platformer based on recursive depth. Every nesting doll holds another... how deep can you go? Inspired by Patrick's Parabox and Cocoon.

Note: Due to an unfortunate oversight, the game is impossible to complete; go to the post-jam version if you want to complete it, but make sure to rate it based on the original version created in 48 hours.

Original https://jack728.itch.io/nested
Post-jam https://jack728.itch.io/nested-post-jam
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/57/nested

Ratings

Given 4🗳️ 4🗨️

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pavlov36
07. Apr 2025 · 12:26 UTC
Very interesting implementation of jam theme! Like this mechanic)
I suppose the game is not finished, or for some reason green matryoshka doesn't open?
Helagos
07. Apr 2025 · 12:35 UTC
We see the inspiration but the "carrying" mechanic makes it different. And it's an original way to implement the theme. Great job !
LDJam user 376284
07. Apr 2025 · 19:46 UTC
@pavlov36 The matryoshkas can't open when there's a wall in the way. I realize it's not very clear, especially since you are never told that you can move the big matryoshkas. Of course I didn't really have time to playtest :sweat_smile:
gdman
13. Apr 2025 · 17:14 UTC
Very interesting concept, I think I've softlocked myself 2 times, for example if put grey m. at the 2-height ledge, then jump off, there is no chance to get on top of it again. Keep up good work!
Empyreans
19. Apr 2025 · 02:20 UTC
Insanely original entry. I think I reached the biggest recursive matryoshka in the end as I was going up and couldn't actually leave. A Schrodinger ending if you will, you both leave and never leave at the same time?

..and also I'm now eternally stuck in the wall.

![brave_v68YewAN4V.png](///raw/e7e/c5/z/6c525.png)

Great job!
poboy
24. Apr 2025 · 04:42 UTC
My playthrough was just me saying "oh man that's clever" x10000 times. Concept is awesome!