Nightbear by Pierre Poupin

Pitch
Two bears fall asleep in a gloomy forest. As they close their eyes, they both dive deep into a terrible nightmare. Hold against the evil thoughts and grasp for light, together!
(⚠️ 2 players needed)
Gameplay
Each player needs to dodge the dark thoughts, while protecting its friend by building shields on the other world. Don't forget to catch the dreams, otherwise you will suffer terrible balls of nightmare!
Controls
- WASD + F
- arrows + space
Controllers supported (Joysticks + A button)
Theme
Since the link is not really obvious : the idea was to go deeper and deeper into a nightmare. The dark thoughts on the border of the screen are harsher and harsher, while the music gets darker on each sleep stage.
Visuals
Here's a gameplay video in case you're only one player but curious about the game: https://youtu.be/W9mG0ml3PwY



Ratings
| Overall | 806th | 3.574⭐ | 29🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 537th | 3.593⭐ | 29🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 144th | 4.018⭐ | 30🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 1421th | 3.214⭐ | 30🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 935th | 3.661⭐ | 30🧑⚖️ |
| Audio | 735th | 3.411⭐ | 30🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 600th | 3.722⭐ | 29🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 21🗳️ | 34🗨️ |
Can't wait to see your next bear game ^^
I'll save this for later and try it with my wife when we have time. I will then give a full review :)
Graphics were very nice, simple and cute :) Music and audio set the mood perfectly with the pressing atmosphere of the gameplay.
We found the game very innovative as both of us haven't ever seen such game idea before. Game also fit the theme quite well.
Nice and polished game overall :sunglasses:
...the controller support was a big plus!
Not sure how the dreams affected the game at all.
Interesting game, fun to play. Good work.
@xeke-death so far the only thing that happens is a big nightmare appears (there's a flash on screen) when a dream goes off-screen
Np. We love coop games :)
I must also say, I highly appreciate your courage taking a risk of doing a coop game. It must be harder to get people to review when not everyone has a friend nearby who's ready for some couch coop on an experimental game... But you followed through your plans for your dream game, literally :smile:
Good looking game, very interesting and innovative idea.
I loved the music also.
We're not super happy with the punishment as well. And what you said about half walls makes sense too. I'm sure we can make something out of it :)
Thank you!
Your game was one of my favourites this year. If you make more games or advanced edition, I'd like to hear about it!
Which one of you should I follow to stay informed?
we'll be participating in future game jams for sure (i hope anw :D)
and you can follow Pierre, he's the head of the pack :)