Creator's Comments:
Racic [Creator]
Hey! Here's the full version of the (clearly) delayed game I was working on for the Halloween Jam. Keeping with some of my
more recent projects, it's fairly small, not too difficult, and hopefully will elicit a little laughter and fun for you <3
If there's anything requiring attention, shoot me a DM on Discord! :)
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more recent projects, it's fairly small, not too difficult, and hopefully will elicit a little laughter and fun for you <3
If there's anything requiring attention, shoot me a DM on Discord! :)
Rating: N/A
Difficulty: N/A
Feb 12, 2025
5 Reviews:
Jopagu
This game was originally going to be developed for my Halloween Sudoku Jam. However, it did not see the light of day back then, with Racic opting to work on the game for a few more months. I ended up testing the game once it was finished.
I've got to say, the decision to delay the game was a great one. I criticized Racic's previous game ($35.02) for feeling rushed due to being a jam game. Those same criticisms do not apply here, as this feels like a fully fleshed out, carefully made game.
The traps were very funny, with a couple of them making me laugh out loud uncontrollably, something which is vanishingly rare for trap games. I usually am a skeptic of the genre of traps that is just funny image flying at you with a funny sound, but Racic makes it work with his brilliant sense of humor. Ultimately, my skepticism is justified, as many of the traps feel pretty generic and boring to play around. However, when they hit, they hit hard. I'm impressed with the ability to draw blood from a stone, so to speak.
Given that the game is quite short and easy, the gameplay is frankly nothing to write home about. However, I feel Racic definitely improved it by deviating from a purely flying traps format. Pretty much each stage has some micro-boss or micro-avoidance, that adds a bit of life to the game, giving you something to do other than learn traps. I'm really happy to see this, as it keeps the game fresh. Ultimately, the game is focused on humor, so these critiques of gameplay aren't the biggest deal in the world. The gameplay is what it needs to be to act as a vector for jokes, and I'm mostly just impressed by Racic managing to spice that up a bit.
One of the big things that makes this game stand out to me is the attention to detail, and small features. For example, every stage has a unique game over screen! In addition, there are NPCs in the hub that tell small jokes. And of course, the thematic centerpiece of the game, the costumes. These costumes are such a brilliant little feature, they really make the game stand out and feel more memorable. I'm super glad Racic always takes the time to do small stuff like this, it really makes the game come together into a better whole.
Ultimately, this game is Racic at his best. Top notch humor, great attention to detail, and innovation to a formula I worried was going stagnant. This game left me super excited for Racic to make another larger game, as I think the things he's doing will be great when fully developed.
Find A Costume is super short, and super beginner friendly. I would wholeheartedly recommend this to long time fans of trap games, and newer players who are interested in what the genre has to offer.
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I've got to say, the decision to delay the game was a great one. I criticized Racic's previous game ($35.02) for feeling rushed due to being a jam game. Those same criticisms do not apply here, as this feels like a fully fleshed out, carefully made game.
The traps were very funny, with a couple of them making me laugh out loud uncontrollably, something which is vanishingly rare for trap games. I usually am a skeptic of the genre of traps that is just funny image flying at you with a funny sound, but Racic makes it work with his brilliant sense of humor. Ultimately, my skepticism is justified, as many of the traps feel pretty generic and boring to play around. However, when they hit, they hit hard. I'm impressed with the ability to draw blood from a stone, so to speak.
Given that the game is quite short and easy, the gameplay is frankly nothing to write home about. However, I feel Racic definitely improved it by deviating from a purely flying traps format. Pretty much each stage has some micro-boss or micro-avoidance, that adds a bit of life to the game, giving you something to do other than learn traps. I'm really happy to see this, as it keeps the game fresh. Ultimately, the game is focused on humor, so these critiques of gameplay aren't the biggest deal in the world. The gameplay is what it needs to be to act as a vector for jokes, and I'm mostly just impressed by Racic managing to spice that up a bit.
One of the big things that makes this game stand out to me is the attention to detail, and small features. For example, every stage has a unique game over screen! In addition, there are NPCs in the hub that tell small jokes. And of course, the thematic centerpiece of the game, the costumes. These costumes are such a brilliant little feature, they really make the game stand out and feel more memorable. I'm super glad Racic always takes the time to do small stuff like this, it really makes the game come together into a better whole.
Ultimately, this game is Racic at his best. Top notch humor, great attention to detail, and innovation to a formula I worried was going stagnant. This game left me super excited for Racic to make another larger game, as I think the things he's doing will be great when fully developed.
Find A Costume is super short, and super beginner friendly. I would wholeheartedly recommend this to long time fans of trap games, and newer players who are interested in what the genre has to offer.
Rating: 8.6 86
Difficulty: 25 25
Feb 9, 2025
Spazm
cute and short game 100% racic style, short, funny traps... is nice
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Rating: 8.0 80
Difficulty: 25 25
Feb 9, 2025