Oak Mountain

Oh yeah, actually yes I was confused wether or not we could pick up flowers and stuff, so I tried to make a track but nothing neither. Too bad :/

Too bad for the lack of sounds, this game really got me interested. It lacked a bit of juice, and sounds would have helped.

Really unique game setup! It doesn't just stand out in GM48 but over games in general too. And most of all: It's really effective to tell the narrative. It's not much on the outside but with a little bit of imagination, the pixely graphics feels just as mysterious as the icon. Which also is really good!

It's really sad that you didn't add any sound this time. It affects the ratings quite a lot.

Really interesting idea. It would be nice to have a bit more feedback about what the agents are doing while out in the field, but this was fun to play around with and try to solve :)

Very intriguing game with a cool idea. Too bad you can't really win. I'd say there's also a lack of feedback at some points. The mystery is good but sometimes you don't really know what you're doing wrong.

Some music would have been so good too :(

Wow! Such an original game! This was really fun to play and I had a great time with it. I have a problem though: I sent one agent through all of the flowers and both mushrooms at once, but I didn't win. Is there still a third mushroom? Do I have to go to the Peavine Falls after that?

Very complex game! I included it in my GM48: Countdown compilation video series, if you’d like to take a look. :) https://youtu.be/sIqVaQkuHIo

Thought that game was fantastic! Manages to accomplish a great deal, in terms of both immersion and gameplay, with the core mechanic.

The visual representation of the map, and the interaction with it, is what makes this game stand out for me. Watching all your agents out in the field, and solving thoughtful puzzles (which take the map into consideration, and not just ignore it!) is such a great feeling!

Shame about the ending being commented out :(

One suggestion I have is to maybe be able to select the agent you want to use? I found that when a useless agent had to be used, I sent him on a pointless short trip just to get rid of him. It might be good to also give the agents some character, such as a name and a backstory perhaps?

I agree with the other points mentioned here. Adding sound would bring this game to life, and be a huge improvement. If the game was expanded upon, with a larger map, I could definitely see this as a worthwhile purchase.

After the initial OMG WAD DO I DO? - It really grabbed me and engaged me. It takes a little while to get your head around stuff, but after a bit I felt like some kind of FBI controller in Silence of The Lambs.

I couldn't complete the game unfortunately, but not for lack of trying! :SPOLIERS: I tried to make a trek that went through all the flowers and through other things (burnt tree, decaying mushroom, deep blue lake) and then ending at the cauldron by the falls - but I think I was supposed to collect these items and I didn't know how - I just walked an agent by each of the them but nothing happened :(

I think this is a game that would really lend itself to some atmospheric sound and music - some lo-key spooky track with some ominous footsteps-in-the-woods-crunching-leaves sfx and a distant disembodied scream when an agent dies :D In my head I was playing this music while I was playing and it seemed appropriate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Id5-iKKFs

Initially sceptical - then enthralled!

Very simple mechanic and interesting mistery. I like that it differentshiates itself from the other ones on the game jam.

This is one of the coolest gm48 games I've ever played. Would love to see this game expanded upon. If Oak Mountain had a bigger map with more clues, more items, and some polished assets, I would gladly pick it up on Steam. One of the most interesting concepts I've seen in a while. Loved the mystery, the simplicity, and the puzzles. Great entry that really brought me back to my early days of gaming.

By the way, I'm glad the game didn't end when the timer ran out!