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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Audio | #15 | 3.579 | 3.579 |
| Fun & Game Design | #43 | 3.526 | 3.526 |
| Overall | #54 | 3.453 | 3.453 |
| Graphics | #62 | 3.632 | 3.632 |
| Originality & Innovation | #80 | 3.368 | 3.368 |
| Theme | #162 | 3.158 | 3.158 |
Ranked from 19 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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it's a neatly designed game, though I feel like the theme to the top doesn't sit here well I believe, you gotta realize that to the top doesn't me the top is just the end or a completion. Otherwise anyone can make a level based game and say a UFO takes the character away in the end and the guy says it's to the top cuz of that. I know it's not that little here but it's similar in a way. Here's a better way to explain it. To the top isn't just the end, it's the friends we made along the way. But you still did a nice job, nicely done. The gameplay is nice and mechanic is quite unique. I'll love to play it when it get mobile controls.
The oxygen mechanic is really great, it’s the first time I’ve seen something like this in a this jam. The gameplay is simple and fun, and the character is really cute. I like it!
thank you so much! Unfortunately i can't play and give feedback to your game, this time for me to sleep ... again, ty!
It’s OK, take a good rest!
It was a short and sweet little platformer with a nice pixel art and very calming music, the oxygen bar was also a very well implemented mechanic.
ehehe, i spend 3 hours to modify oxygen bar to be better but it's all fail~
This game is fantastic! I really liked how you focused on making a quality, polished game even if it was short. The graphics worked together so well. The music was calming, soothing and high quality. I also loved the ways you subtly gave the player hints with decorations in the ground. That was a good move, as it didn't take away from the environment like a big sign would.
This actually not considered to be polished :D but i appreciate your feedback!
I gotta say for some reason the first thing that caught my attention was the oxygen bar UI, it's beautiful i gotta say that, i really love UI design so of course i'm going to love this one :D Now about the game, it's simple and quick, it took me a little to beat it but it was still nice for a short game :D Love the pixel art as well and overall a cool game, it's too short that's mostly my only complaint but i know you couldn't make it longer due to the time limit so i understand of course!
Actually, after submission i found easy and more cheap way to make the bar! It's more optimize, easy and flexible! XD
Sorry for the short gameplay and the art actually still need more improvement. Thanks for understand!
sooo cozy & calming!
needs a lot of work in terms of gameplay
ehehe, you right. I want to add more thing, but deadline is in front of my face
I love games that don't hold my hand and encourage exploration. At first, I thought it was impossible to get through the area but then I tried going left and a whole new area opened up. I was able to get what I needed and returned to beat the game. The artwork is great and the music fits the icy cave really well.
A couple of suggestions:
1) Add animation to the player, even moving the entire sprite one pixel up and one pixel down will give him more life, and it will complement the foot sound effects.
2) Add the ability to play in full screen.
You definitely have a knack for level design, and I hope you keep making games!
thanks for the feedback! ✨
i like it very calm and i like the oxigen level and the fact that with the diving mask the level was higher really nice to play
hehe, i'm work hard for the oxygen :D
NICE GAME!❣️ YOU CAN ALSO TRY MY GAME AS WELL , HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY IT❣️
I'll try if i can!
PLEASE TRY , I HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY IT❣️
if you have time, rate mine. Many thanks!
Yeah, if i had time!
The surface tension effect in your game is like the cherry on top of the cake. Really nice touch!
Hehe, i working in water and circle bar more than anything else. Both give me so much knowledge XD
A nice calm game , i like it
thanks!
Bro, que buen trabajo, me encanto tu juego. si quieres tambien puedes jugar el mio.
Hopefully i have time to try it! :D
Such a peaceful and cozy vibe in the game! :D I really like it how you’ve added the Scooba mask upgrade to add more gameplay and not just be a basic platformer. And also great use of water physics! Nice work!
Hehe, if I had more time I would make more hidden paths with it
I really appreciate the tiny details like the water trembling when you interact with it or the oxygen meter being circular. It really brings things together!
Want to add more feature, but the time runs out so fast! XD
The cosiest drowning simulator out there :D
It's really chill, good job!
Thanks. I'm considering this game for future development!