GitHub repository URL
https://github.com/LeslieLiu2002/GameJam-Wave.git

Game description
Plunge into the crushing darkness of the unexplored ocean, armed only with your wits and a sonar helmet, you will explore the abyssal unknown in this immersive deep-sea survival experience. In this game, the player will navigate through pitch-black trenches, evade lurking terrors, and recover the lost golden compasses to find your way back to the surface.
Controls:
• WASD: Move through the depths
• Left Shift: Sprint with short bursts of speed
• Left Ctrl: Descend deeper
• Space: Ascend cautiously
• Esc: Pause your journey
• E: Toggle your diving helmet—when equipped, it emits a sonar wave that reveals nearby terrain and registers nearby objects as echoes on your radar.
Objective:
Survive the predatory horrors of the deep and locate all three golden compasses to escape the endless ocean.

Theme interpretation
The core mechanics are built around sonar waves—the player’s primary tool for perception. By emitting controlled waves, the player uncovers the environment and detects nearby creatures and objects, all represented as returning signals on the radar. This creates a loop of sending out waves and interpreting their echoes—transforming the abstract concept of “waves” into a vital, interactive lifeline in an otherwise invisible world.
Highlights of this game: Deep-Sea Mystery & Psychological Horror
Set in crushing darkness where sounds and signals are your only guides, the game blends exploration with persistent dread. Unseen creatures respond to your waves, and distorted sonar pings often hint at threats before they’re visible. The sound design—from the hum of the helmet’s sonar to the distant echoes of creatures—builds tension through auditory suggestion, making the experience optimized for headphones. Wearing them fully immerses you in a 360° soundscape where every ripple, echo, and whisper becomes palpable, pulling you deeper into the vulnerability and suspense of the abyss.