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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Artwork | #914 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| Narrative | #1254 | 3.143 | 3.143 |
| Creativity | #4619 | 3.095 | 3.095 |
| Enjoyment | #5225 | 2.571 | 2.571 |
| Audio | #7823 | 1.667 | 1.667 |
Ranked from 21 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
How does your game fit the theme?
In our game, a child flows along with the current of a whirlpool they created in their inflatable backyard pool. On their way, different characters and things appear for them to observe. As they float in circles, they reflect on the nature of stagnation and progression, by fighting or accepting the current they created. Does being stuck in a loop mean you’re not progressing? Or does standing still allow for a unique set of experiences not found elsewhere? We were very inspired by the concept of ebb and flow, of nostalgia around summer holidays where the backyard becomes a paradise, but that your pace in life changes dramatically from action to rest, and learning to cope with or reflect on that change of pace. Also pool is loop backwards ;)
(Optional) Please credit all assets you've used
We made all assets and content ourselves!
(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
Maya Bloem (she/her) and Esmeé van ‘t Hoff (she/they)
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This was really cute c: Had fun spinning around the pool and seeing which visitors came by! I'd suggest putting the controls somewhere tho! Had to fiddle around with my keyboard to find them ^^
Adorable and fun idea, reminds me a little bit of 'Placid Plastic Duck Simulator'! It gave me very slight motion sickness hahah but that might just be a me-problem. Well done! :)
It felt like a screensaver for me? I couldn't find if I had controls or not, tryed every key and mouse combo but nothing seemed to affect play. Art is gorgeous tho!
Sorry you had a bad experience! The controls are the arrow keys, but that can sometimes feel a bit janky on web. Perhaps you'll have a better experience on the windows version :) In general it's a very chill game where all you can do is swim, there's not more to it than sitting back and enjoying the ride!
I was always looking for new guests who hopped into the pool. Really wholesome and calm. Inspires me to take a rest and go out for a walk.
This is so fitting with the jam theme and also so adorable. I was also thinking of a lazy river type of game, but went in different direction. Sweet little game with a very chill vibe. The art is super nice.
Great job!
Very nice and relaxing! Love the artwork
A nice and relaxing game amidst all the action games was a nice break! The game kind of chugged on my PC which is on the upper-mid range in specs, but I’ll attribute that to Construct.
The only game i've played where I just got to chill and enjoy it. Really beautiful art on display.
Cute little game.
Loved the artwork! Great work!
I LOVE IT YOU GUYSSSSSSSSS, DISCORDBODYDOUBLE-JAMMIN WAS FUN
Great art and really creative idea! Could do with some sound/music though.
The art makes the game super chill, however adding music and water sound effects would take the chillness to a whole other level.
Fun to float in the pool. Really like the art.
chill game about floating, the art looked good!