The video is about a game developer participating in a game jam, Bracky's Game Jam, where he has to create a game from scratch within a limited time frame. He decides to make a game based on the theme "Rewind" where the player has to replay the same level multiple times, but with changes in the map or the player's abilities each time.
Throughout the video, the developer shares his thought process, design decisions, and development progress. He adds various features to the game, including sword combat, enemy models, and a bow and arrow mechanic. He also creates a mini-boss, spike traps, and areas where the player has to defeat all enemies to proceed.
The developer struggles with sleep deprivation and time constraints, but manages to complete the game just in time. He uploads the game to the game jam website and withdraws from the competition, citing that his game is receiving unfair ratings due to his popularity.
The game is available for free, and the developer encourages viewers to check it out and provide feedback. He also promotes his friend's music and his own game, Carlson, which is available on Steam.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The game jam event is called Bracky's Game Jam.
2. The event had around 9,000 participants.
3. The theme for the game jam was "Rewind".
4. The creator of the game worked on the project for 7 days.
5. The game is a platformer with sword combat and a rewind mechanic.
6. The creator used Unity to develop the game.
7. The game features a bean as the player character.
8. The creator used CC0 Textures for the game's textures.
9. The game's sword combat is inspired by the game Shady Knight.
10. The creator added an archer enemy with trajectory prediction.
11. The game features a mini-boss called "Your Mom".
12. The game has a tutorial level and a main menu.
13. The creator's friend made music for the game.
14. The game is available for free download.
15. The game was uploaded to speedrun.com and has a speedrunning Discord.
16. The creator is withdrawing from the competition due to the game receiving ratings based on their popularity.