This was a really enjoyable narrative game experience :-)
I was constantly curious to see how the story would unfold and what would happen the next day. The art was well done, and it’s definitely a big plus that it was also self-made. It fitted well together. The game had an eerie atmosphere and ambiance, which I believe was exactly what you were going for. The creepy music and SFX supported this mood perfectly.
The controls worked well (simple and good), and I found the journal with hints—especially when you didn’t succeed on a day—very helpful to guide players on what to do next. I followed the story with great anticipation and enjoyed reading the dialogue.
If I had to mention a minor point, it would be that it maybe leaned a bit more towards an interactive story than a game. Giving the player a bit more to explore or discover might add an extra layer of engagement. That being said, for a game jam, this approach works well since players typically don’t spend hours on jam entries, and this format ensured they could reach the ending while experiencing a strong narrative. Plus in 10 days you can not do everything. I had fun playing and watching the story unfold and that is the most important part of course.
The theme was present—check!
All in all, this was a great story and a solid jam entry. Well done! 🎮