RPG puzzle game in which players train a mysterious AI, Hoshihabito-kun, who learns how to move puzzles and the results, and fight powerful bosses together with players
Judges' Comments
It may take some time to understand the rules.
My interest in combining AI and games sparked the creation of this project. Enjoy the experience of nurturing the AI "BLRS," which learns puzzles within the game.
"Do you really believe the moon isn't there when you're not looking at it?" This famous quote attributed to Einstein poses a profound question about quantum mechanics. This game is a puzzle adventure inspired by quantum mechanics, set in a world where things cease to exist when you're not looking at them. Manipulate existence and solve the mysteries of this intriguing world!
Judges' Comments
There seems to be a freshness to the puzzle gimmick.
It looks like a classic game system, but I aim to deliver a completely new experience. This game overturns traditional theories, creating an old yet fresh adventure. Experience it for yourself!
CINEMA is a first-person adventure inspired by the aesthetic of old silent films and noir thrillers. Players dive into a richly atmospheric world where they control time, moving back and forth at will. By manipulating time, they explore different scenarios, uncover secrets, and create new timelines with unique outcomes and twists.
Judges' Comments
Experimental and artistic game.
CINEMA is a first-person adventure inspired by the aesthetic of old silent films and noir thriller movies, where players wield control over time going back an forward and create new timelines.
A fragile little egg on a big platforming adventure! Carefully manage your falls and your superpowered jumps through the weird, cold, and sometimes cute world of this puzzle platformer!
Judges' Comments
The game design is similar to Spelunker, where you die if you fall from a high place or get hit by an impact because you are an egg. This is an egg action puzzle game. It is not flashy, but it is easy to understand.
May has been developing Fowl Damage mostly solo over the last 6 years. She is super excited to show it to everyone at TGS!
Hyper Wobbler is an interactive multiplayer art installation, where 3 participants use bespoke metal spring joysticks to control multi-dimensional beings on a dodecahedron with LEDs and two-way mirror faces. The task of the players is to make sense of this universe and navigate it to reach their goals.
Judges' Comments
It is a development of Line Wobbler with novelty and beauty that goes beyond just adding dimensions.
I love building strange and playful interactive installations that cannot be replicated in a purely digital format, but spark joy using weird analog controls, sensors, and lights.
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
Judges' Comments
The atmosphere of the dots and the occasional animation are well balanced. The only thing that bothers me is that the illustration on the title screen has a different style from the main story.
Embark on a vengeful quest with Valhalla in "KILLA," Dive into a 3D adventure world using unique skills like "Resonance" and "Dreams" to solve the mystery of your mentor's death. Navigate the enigmatic island of Yips, unveil its secrets, and kill the La. Your decisions shape multiple endings. Fall into paranoia, suspect everyone, and finally, "Kill the La."
Judges' Comments
The gap between the nostalgic cutout-style worldview and the horror-inspired production is interesting.
Black Tangerine, which means hidden tastes and journeys to those tastes, develops a game for black tangerines that are elsewhere in the world.
Lost twins II is an incredibly cute puzzle adventure where you help Abi and Ben on their journey as they move across platforms, engage in challenging puzzles, swap tiles to create paths, and overcome obstacles to find their way back home.
Judges' Comments
The puzzle gimmick of sliding rooms while using two characters is interesting. The painting-style art is also eye-catching.
Lost Twins II is a charming puzzle adventure game where players guide Abi & Ben through platforms, solve puzzles, swap blocks to create paths and overcome obstacles to help them find their way home.
In 2176, Shin Japan.
As a chosen agent, you must dive into the memories of the deceased to prevent a terror.
Wandering through the maze of memories, can you find the key to save the future?
[Game Features: ①Graphics depicting retro Japanese landscapes ②A game experience that allows for genuine code-breaking using pen and paper ③A suspense story blending historical events with science fiction]
Judges' Comments
It is wonderful that 95% of this quality was produced originally without using assets.
The core gameplay of this work involves using pen and paper to decipher codes, offering players the "joy of thinking."
The art direction, inspired by nostalgic Japanese scenery, is also a highlight.
Four unique adventures await, each with its own story hidden in a mysterious box. Explore, interact, and watch the world transform in this captivating anthology.
Judges' Comments
The artistry of this picture book-like game is eye-catching, but the disturbing atmosphere may appeal to different tastes. A game with expressive and experimental attempts as a game.
Miniatures is a game anthology about how children experience the world. The magical meets the eerie in this game inspired by children’s picture books and experimental animation short films.
No Case Should Remain Unsolved is a detective game where players uncover and piece together memory fragments to solve a long-forgotten case. Follow former police detective Jeon Gyeong as she acquires clues and testimony relating to the case of a missing girl.
Judges' Comments
An adventure game in which the player solves a difficult case by relying on information from SNS. This is a much-talked-about game with an excellent storyline.
It's a narrative that can only be told through games, not through novels, movies, or other media. I hope my game proves that 'games can be comforting'.
Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking puzzle game that tells a heartwarming story about friendship, getting older and letting go.
Sort through personal mementos, cutting, sticking and puzzling items together to create a beautiful scrapbook. Discover the story page by page, following the years of ups and downs between Connie and her lifelong friend Beth.
Judges' Comments
A game that is simple but has the charm of Unpacking, a game that is played by matching
Glowfrog Games is women-led team from the UK with a passion for cozy games. Our team was founded by two award-winning industry veterans who first met on Reddit.
Stellagate is a puzzle action game that uses gates to connect different locations. The connected locations are seamlessly linked to each other. Your role is to find out what awaits you at the end.
Judges' Comments
The monochrome worldview matches the game system.
We have paid attention not only to the puzzles, but also to the feel of operation, design, and the world view. Please play and see for yourself!
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Judges' Comments
It may take some time to understand the rules.