Stay In The Loop is a puzzle-platformer in which you are trapped in a time loop. You must spot the one NPC repeating their actions before the timer runs out, collapsing the loop.
Solo Project, 2024 GMTK Game Jam Software: Game Maker Studio 2, Paint.NET, Audacity Roles: Game Designer, Artist, Programmer, Level Designer, UI Designer Unique Systems: NPC Decision Making, Movement SystemStay In The Loop is an infinite high-score game where each loop loads a random preset map with NPCs, their number increasing each loop. NPCs use three behavior types: preset, random calm, and random energetic. With one always following a looping, predefined moveset. The minimalist UI keeps focus on tracking NPC movements.
Levels are designed to accommodate many NPCs while allowing the player to move easily and locate the target.
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