The ribbon winners were:
Best Use of Short Form
- You Can’t Save Her by Sarah Mak
- So I bought a little chainsaw by Akzidenz
- Turn Right by @dee_cooke
Best Use of Interactivity
1 (tie). Gentleman, Adventurer, Crocodile by Akzidenz
1 (tie). You Can’t Save Her by Sarah Mak
1 (tie). Thread unlocked. by Max Fog (@SomeOne2)
1 (tie). I PROMISE I AM WORKING ON THE GAME by @manonamora
Best Story-Focused Game
- You Can’t Save Her by Sarah Mak
- do not let your left hand know by Naarel
3 (tie). 31st March, Midnight. by Prof. Lily (@Kastel)
3 (tie). Lazarrien: A Love Story by @DemonApologist
Best Puzzle-Focused Game
- You by Carter X. Gwertzman
- Dumbass/smartass by apicici, cerbo, and shamisenorchestra
- Nonverbal Communication by Zophobas Morio (@Ally)
Most Replay Value
1 (tie). A Mind to Call Home by cpollett
1 (tie). you are an ancient chinese poet in exile by KA Tan
2 (tie). Lazarrien: A Love Story by DemonApologist
2 (tie). Quest for the Teacup of Minor Sentimental Value by Damon Wakes
Best Previously Unawarded Game
- You Can’t Save Her by Sarah Mak
- te/ra/to/ma by Naarel
3 (tie). 31st March, Midnight. by Prof. Lily
3 (tie). Turn Right by Dee Cooke
We would also like to give a nod to karma champions Max Fog, DemonApologist, @alyshkalia, and @Lionstooth, the entrants who rated the largest number of other games in the comp. A healthy amount of engagement on the rating/voting end of things is vital to keeping the SGS going and making the results fair and satisfying, so thank you for your contributions!