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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Special Object Implementation | #19 | 2.915 | 3.222 |
| Gameplay | #20 | 2.714 | 3.000 |
| Polish | #27 | 2.211 | 2.444 |
| Visuals | #31 | 2.312 | 2.556 |
| Overall | #32 | 2.429 | 2.685 |
| Audio | #34 | 2.010 | 2.222 |
| Theme Implementation | #36 | 2.412 | 2.667 |
Ranked from 9 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Theme Implementation
The botany theme is central to Spore & Shovel, where players harvest and process alien-mutated flora to survive and progress. This botanical corruption defines the game's economy, as harvested specimens are refined in the Conservatory to craft all equipment upgrades. The ultimate objective is a botanical one: to reach and sever the taproot of the colossal Eternal Alloy Seedling using a tool forged from its own corrupted materials.
Special Object addition
The shovel is the player's sole tool, used to dig through synthesized strata and harvest alien flora. Upgrading this spade through eight distinct tiers constitutes the primary gameplay loop and progression. The ultimate objective is to wield the final tier, the Mithril Heartpiercer, to sever the taproot of the colossal Eternal Alloy Seedling.
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I really enjoyed the gameplay in this!
Right up my alley!
Some parts wasn't super polished, and I also experienced a small bug with the walking/control, but the gameplay loop really makes my brain *ding*!
Thank you! It was massively inspired by motherload, the classic flash game. If you've never played it, take a look, you'll love it!
cool
Thanks