I always default to using Unity when I join these game jams. I only use it because I worry about time... it's the most familiar choice. For LD56, I'm coming back from a long break... maybe 4 years or so. I'm rusty even with Unity.

I would like to try something new. Maybe a less "batteries-included" option. Any advice? I do like to lay out levels visually, but otherwise I prefer to code as much as I can...