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I think this is a really solid entry!","format":"md","likes":4,"spam":"N"},{"id":1130450,"author_name":"Lollister","author_uid":"lollister","epoch":1744119086,"text":"Very intuitive gameplay and an interesting interpretation of the theme \u2013 well done! If I were to change something, it might be the blue nets. Jumping could be a nice addition to the game. Other than that, I had fun \u2013 keep it up!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1130473,"author_name":"Sn4pi","author_uid":"sn4pi","epoch":1744119247,"text":"That was a sweet little experience! I liked the idea of the psychiatrist being suckedinto his patient's unconcious. Really creative since the theme of this jam was really limitting imo\n\nGreat entry :smile: ","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1130496,"author_name":"Flinge","author_uid":"flinge","epoch":1744119387,"text":"Really liked the metaphor and the unusual story \u2014 felt fresh and fit the theme nicely. The puzzle part was cool too, interesting idea. Gameplay was a bit slow at times, especially on the \u201cstairs\u201d \u2014 would be great if that was a bit faster.But overall, it was great. Creative, thoughtful, and just fun to go through.","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1138354,"author_name":"Soul Grinder","author_uid":"soul-grinder","epoch":1744206799,"text":"I thought the art style was nice and I love puzzle games like this.  The good kind of surreal and interesting level design you want in a puzzle game like this too.  Good work!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1138377,"author_name":"BambooDesigner","author_uid":"bamboodesigner","epoch":1744207055,"text":"Best game ever played in this jam! Good level design with no extra rules!","format":"md","likes":3,"spam":"N"},{"id":1140489,"author_name":"p-r","author_uid":"p-r","epoch":1744233330,"text":"Cool, love the music and the sfx","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1142852,"author_name":"LDJam user 4312","author_uid":"4312","epoch":1744292451,"text":"Love the minimal artstyle, interesting ~~jump &~~ run approach to a puzzler. While very minimalist it still feels very polished","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1143441,"author_name":"PassbyKamenRider","author_uid":"passbykamenrider","epoch":1744306624,"text":"Really love the art style, it fits the theme naturally. The puzzles aren't too hard but still take me to think. Overall great work!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1143444,"author_name":"Vladimir ins","author_uid":"vladimir-ins","epoch":1744306667,"text":"Graphics are amazing","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1143482,"author_name":"whateverdat","author_uid":"whateverdat","epoch":1744307273,"text":"Very unique style!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1145453,"author_name":"LDJam user 399564","author_uid":"399564","epoch":1744372897,"text":"Amazing art and music!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1145529,"author_name":"lampo4ka","author_uid":"lampo4ka","epoch":1744375904,"text":"Very cool art!!","format":"md","likes":3,"spam":"N"},{"id":1145531,"author_name":"Wyzal","author_uid":"wyzal","epoch":1744376006,"text":"Nice and unusual art style. Good job!","format":"md","likes":3,"spam":"N"},{"id":1147136,"author_name":"jtap","author_uid":"jtap","epoch":1744438163,"text":"Great fun game with unique art. Thanks for this game.","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1147794,"author_name":"LDJam user 383013","author_uid":"383013","epoch":1744467607,"text":"Okay, this game is the one I'd really like to play in the future","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1150027,"author_name":"Ein","author_uid":"ein","epoch":1744570536,"text":"Really nice art style!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1150038,"author_name":"eyedromeda","author_uid":"eyedromeda","epoch":1744570800,"text":"Very interesting concept and a unique spin on the theme. The different enemies representing different negative emotions was a nice touch. I would've preferred for the movement to be a little faster, especially when climbing the blue stuff. The hand drawn style art was also very nice, and made the environment look very fittingly strange and imperfect, like an embodiment of an actual subcosnscious mind. Good work!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1151809,"author_name":"cdupe","author_uid":"cdupe","epoch":1744693352,"text":"Cool little puzzle system! The last level in particular was quite compelling: just the right difficulty!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1152086,"author_name":"LDJam user 213574","author_uid":"213574","epoch":1744721150,"text":"Good level design and I liked the art style. The mysterious kind of audio made the whole thing come together.","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1153867,"author_name":"kristinamay","author_uid":"kristinamay","epoch":1744917947,"text":"The music\/sound design f'ing RULES definitely the best stuff I've heard reviewing gamse thus far. The hand-drawn art looked a bit pixelly on my screen, I'd love to full-screen it, and the controls were a bit slow, but generally excellent vibes. Vibes are so important. Great work! 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Awesome game \u2014 best of luck to you!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"}],"format":"md","images":["ld57\/wayback-placeholder.png"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/github.com\/jsCommander\/LD-57","text":"Link"},{"url":"https:\/\/jscommander.itch.io\/ld57","text":"Link"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"96725","g_author":"1402438","g_event":"LD57","g_eventkey":"111","g_subevent":"JAM","g_urlkey":"448145","g_title":"Inner Beasts","g_status":"WAYBACK","g_place":"397","g_commentcount":"24","g_site2_node_id":"407573","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":{"n_key":"407573","n_urlkey":"448145","n_parent":"406845","n_path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/57\/ld-57","n_slug":"ld-57","n_type":"item","n_subtype":"game","n_subsubtype":"jam","n_author":"402438","n_created":"1742802698","n_modified":"1779360966","n_version":"1293595","n_status":"WAYBACK"},"node":{"_collation":{"body_sanitizer":"TextUtils::SanitizeHTML via existing importer","event":"LD57","removed_author":false},"_superparent":9,"_trust":1,"author":402438,"body":"**Controls**: Arrow keys or W \/ A \/ S \/ D\n\n**The Mind.**  \nA chubby but determined psychiatrist begins a routine hypnosis session, and suddenly finds himself trapped inside his patient's nightmare-ridden subconscious.\n\nArmed with his Lantern of Truth, he must journey deep into her psyche to confront three inner demons:\n\n**Phlegma** - the embodiment of apathy  \n**Fear** \u2013 a shadow from the past  \n**Anger** \u2013 pure, destructive rage\n\nEach level is a metaphor. 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