It took me a little while to get used to the controls, but once I did, I really enjoyed it! More than anything, I felt like you captured the atmosphere of a small Japanese garden in the summer — even the heat somehow comes through. I also really love the idea of turning mowing the lawn into a game. Such a great concept!
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Thank you! As a kid that grew up mowing lawns in the hot and dry California, USA summer, I can only imagine what it would be like in Tokyo, Japan. I am glad I managed to do it some justice. I tried to do as much research as I could in the time allotted for the game jam. I've never been to Japan myself, so to me it is the mythical place I read about in Murakami novels and short stories and watch in movies and anime. Glad that you figured out the controls eventually, it is a work in progress and I plan to eventually have a full guided tutorial being mentored by your Uncle in the game.