I choose you, körperliche Ertüchtigung! by V_V

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made by V_V for LD32 (JAM)
I am Swiss. I moved to Malmö six months ago in order to find a job. Living abroad has not always been easy for me. In this game, I tell you my story. It's a game about good and bad days, the music that accompanies me everyday and about my personal weapon.






Pictures by V_V
Audio taken from YouTube

Ratings

Coolness 44% 1566
Overall(Jam) 2.96 732
Fun(Jam) 2.29 978
Graphics(Jam) 2.96 667
Humor(Jam) 2.21 825
Innovation(Jam) 2.83 669
Mood(Jam) 3.91 71
Theme(Jam) 2.23 1004

Feedback

kunzbe
20. Apr 2015 · 21:54 UTC
It was really interesting to be in the perspective of an immigrant. The mood was greatly underlyed by the music. awesome and different :)
Xgor
20. Apr 2015 · 22:40 UTC
Very interesting to see such a personal story in this manner.
I haven't heard much about how it is for EU immigrants so it's interesting to see that perspective.

(It might be just me but it feels like there should be a option for Swedish music)
Avant-Marde
21. Apr 2015 · 09:07 UTC
This was nice! I too live in Sweden (except not as an immigrant), so it was an interesting perspective.

Music was good (I picked German), tho it was a little distracting to read when there were lyrics in the songs.

Short but to the point. Good job. Only complaint I really have is that eventually you might pick a choice that will take you back to a day you already experienced. Would've been good if the game kept track of your options and didn't present links to parts of the story you'd already been through.

It said straight out that working out was the weapon, but I guess the greater picture is that staying focused and fighting for your goals in general are your weapon against all these forces working against you (not getting a job; incompetence from services). That's a great take on the theme.

I've played few entries so far, but his was a good one!
Avant-Marde
21. Apr 2015 · 09:08 UTC
As for Xgor's suggestion on Swedish music, I feel like Kent would've been a fitting option in that case. c;
🎤 V_V
22. Apr 2015 · 17:42 UTC
"funny fact": 72h after having submitted that game, I got my room here in malmö canceled by my roommate (She doesn't know about this game). Guess what I did after hearing these bad news...? ;-)
Blobo
25. Apr 2015 · 13:10 UTC
Really cool concept. i love the pictures!
Langouste
28. Apr 2015 · 15:52 UTC
Super game! I love it, thanks ;)
DefectiveMelon
02. May 2015 · 15:15 UTC
Just wanted to say thanks for introducing me to some great music. Really set the mood of the story and I fully plan on checking some of this out :)