Was it always like this, dad?
A short game about survival after the impact of climate collapse
Developed as part of the Apocalypse jam 2023 and won several categories, "Best overall" among others.
https://itch.io/jam/apocalypse-jam-2023
Art & game design by Kristofer "Kritzlof" Vaske (me)
Music & sound by "Dolphinflavored"
Check out his work at: https://dolphinflavored.carrd.co/#home
Development log
- Winner of 7 categories in Apocalypse jam 2023Dec 07, 2023
- Processing the possible futureNov 03, 2023
Comments
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You did a lot with so few sounds and visuals. It's hard to believe something so simple stirred up genuine relief in me when I got the 'good' ending. Beautiful game, incredibly sad.
Thank you for the nice feedback! I'm very glad to hear you like it. And yes, the sounds and music from Dolphinflavored really helped lift the whole thing to another level. <3
It triggers a similar sadness in me as the movie "The Road". An innocent child born into a harsh world and a parent desparately trying to keep the child save and alive. For one it is just reality, for the other the result of a change to the worst thinkable.
Oh, yeah it was a long time since I thought about that movie but you're right that there's a lot of paralells. Thanks! :)
This is amazingly depressing. As a parent it makes me feel guilty too. Died in year 9 the first time but they survived the second play through.
Fantastic game!
Thanks a lot! It makes me happy to hear. It was kind of what I wanted to convey and also how I feel myself as the father of a soon to be two year old.
Glad you like it <3
interesting idea!
Thanks! :)