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    <title>Devlog #1 - Solo Development #10 Game Jam (Countdown) Results</title>
    <link>https://rustycruiselabs.github.io/devlogs/blast-to-zero/2026-01-13-game-jam-results/</link>
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    <a href="#my-results" class="header-mark"></a>My Results?</h2><figure><a class="lightgallery" href="/devlogs/blast-to-zero/2026-01-13-game-jam-results/images/results_screenshot.png" title="" data-thumbnail="/devlogs/blast-to-zero/2026-01-13-game-jam-results/images/results_screenshot.png" data-sub-html="<h2>Final Results for my submission</h2>"><img  loading="lazy" src=https://rustycruiselabs.github.io/devlogs/blast-to-zero/2026-01-13-game-jam-results/images/results_screenshot.png    height="772" width="649"></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Final Results for my submission</figcaption>
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<p>The results are out! Overall, my game ranked <strong>16 out of 103 entries</strong>. Out of all my game jams so far, it seems that I have better reviews in terms of game play, which makes me motivated to continue this game development. The gameplay score was around <strong>3.6</strong> which is probably due to the poor execution in <strong>game feel</strong>, especially in the <strong>lack of target indicators / mini map</strong> which led to players finding it hard to navigate the game.</p>]]></description>
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    <title>Devlog #2 - GMTK 25 (Loop) Results</title>
    <link>https://rustycruiselabs.github.io/devlogs/backfire/2025-08-09-gmtk-25-results/</link>
    <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate><author>
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<p>The results for my game jam submission were pretty average overall. Since my main focus has always been on making games that are fun to play, I never expected audio or artwork to be my strong suits — and I knew going in that those categories would likely score lower.</p>
<p>Looking specifically at the <strong>Enjoyment</strong> category, my game ranked <strong>2992 out of 9651 entries</strong>. Not exactly a top-tier placement, but definitely far from the bottom.</p>]]></description>
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    <title>Devlog #1 - GMTK 25 (Loop) Development Process</title>
    <link>https://rustycruiselabs.github.io/devlogs/backfire/2025-08-04-gmtk-25-devlog/</link>
    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate><author>
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    <a href="#overview" class="header-mark"></a>Overview</h2><p><strong>This is my second attempt at GMTK game jam</strong>.</p>
<p>The first game I ever made <a href="https://rustycruiselabs.itch.io/i-am-bullet-incomplete" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&ldquo;I am Bullet&rdquo;</a> was also part of GMTK challenge.</p>
<p>This time around, I managed to complete about 80% of what I originally envisioned — 4 days is still a short window, and there are definitely bugs and incomplete features in the submission. That said, it was a great learning experience! I’ve become more confident in development and picked up some new techniques, especially around working with 3D objects.</p>]]></description>
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