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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Enjoyment | #6 | 3.818 | 3.818 |
| Overall | #28 | 3.318 | 3.318 |
| Presentation | #40 | 3.364 | 3.364 |
| Concept | #42 | 3.273 | 3.273 |
| Use of the Limitation | #58 | 2.818 | 2.818 |
Ranked from 11 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Team members
1, @CrazyCandle160 on Twitter
Software used
Pico 8
Use of the limitation
For "Deep" I took it literally and made a game based around going to the bottom of the ocean as a little fish guy. As for the only one life limitation, the game operates like an endless runner, and once you get hit, you have to start over. Roguelite upgrades help make this one life part fun and not a slog however!
Cookies eaten
3, I had some oreos while finishing the game up and learning how to export a Pico 8 game on Itch this evening lol
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Comments
I really like your game. I made a first impressions video. Could be good feedback :-) Have a look
This was SUCH a treat to watch, thank you so much!!! Given how poorly documented the mechanics in the game are, you caught on SO fast to everything happening, that was great.
There is indeed a goal! I should've stated so in-game and not just in the description, but reaching 25,000 score lets you "win", and then the fish goes home to take a nap lol. You essentially experienced the whole game though besides that, so you're not missing much, don't worry.
Yeah, the sound engine killed me the whole time haha, I tried my best to mitigate it, but I wanted crunchy sounds AND music, and that's how it turned out.
The fact that someone enjoyed my very first game made in 48 HOURS is mind boggling to me, I really do appreciate you taking the time and giving it a chance!!!
So fun once you get a tier 5 magnet and suddenly no worm is safe -- love the concept, overall a great little incremental game!
Thank you so much!!
Did the fish have one life or did the sea life because that fish can hoover xD
I really enjoyed this chill and simple game
Thank you so much!
it's a cool game, but it starts to break down over time
The reason is the sounds.
Over time, they start to overlap, resulting in either silence or a series of delayed sounds.
However, it was fun to level up and watch the game progress faster and faster > :)
Pico 8 very fun engine)
Thanks for your feedback! Yeah, Pico 8's sound system only having 4 channels definitely messed me up haha. I need to do better on that next time for sure. I appreciate you playing it and giving feedback, it really helps!
glad to help)