Design Statement
When I listened to the theme track, I imagined a lighthouse somewhere in the middle of the ocean at night. That became the starting point for "Star Keeper".

I decided to make an incremental game where players control a lighthouse, help ships navigate, collect resources, and gradually unlock new mechanics through upgrades.

I also wanted the game to be relaxing, without enemies or combat. Just a small world that becomes more interesting as you progress.

For the art, I went with simple colored pencil drawings on cut-out paper. I wanted everything to look like something a child could make with a few pencils and scissors.

The theme track plays during the runs because I felt it fit the setting well. I didn't try to build the gameplay around the music itself, but it helped me come up with the original idea and atmosphere for the game.

Game Instructions (launch steps, controls, and gameplay overview)
You keep a lighthouse.

Sweep the beam over the waves to catch sparks.
Hold it on a ship to guide it past the reefs.
Hold it on a fallen star to raise it.

Controls
Mouse: aim
LMB / SPACE: focus the beam
A/D / Arrows: turn
P / ESC: pause

Gameplay walkthrough video
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Trailer / Other Additional Video Material (Optional)
Just noticed this. I will attach the video to the page later.

Did your project use any AI tools or assets? If yes, please specify.
Yes, AI tools were used to assist with various development tasks, including:

Code: automating routine programming tasks, resolution scaling, and UI adjustments.

Text: rewording and shortening descriptions to fit UI elements.

Art: automating sprite post-processing, including brightness, contrast, and other image adjustments.