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Mixing 2D and 3D sections is an ambitious and creative idea for a jam game, I liked it. As a fellow enthusiast, I have a lot of respect for anyone using an open-source toolkit! Congrats on the project!

A clever twist on the classic formula! Controlling the fly and baiting the snake creates an engaging dynamic. Congrats on releasing the project!

The wall-reversing jump mechanic creates a fast and enjoyable gameplay loop. Designing new stages and expanding the variety of obstacles/enemies will definitely add more depth. Congrats on the project!

Very clean arcade design! The orbital rope mechanic creates a great risk-versus-reward tension while drifting close to the lethal outer wall, and the radar-inspired UI looks great and readable. Overall, I had a really good experience. I personally found it a bit tough to maintain control at times, but when it clicked, it felt very satisfying.

Congrats on the project and on putting together such a polished concept for the jam! Keep polishing this gem!

Translating a merge-style mechanic into a 3D first-person perspective is a clever touch for a jam project. Push mechanics in space give it a unique feel. Congrats on the project and good job!

Arcade concept with a clean HUD design. The movement and shooting mechanics create a dynamic flow, and keeping track of the top ranks is a nice touch. Good effort on the submission!

For future polish, the character sprites feel a bit too small relative to the arena layout and grid walls, as well as some of the UI text. Increasing their scale slightly or adding stronger outlines (perhaps tweaking the color palette) would improve visual clarity and make it much easier to track the action during intense moments.

The concept of combining farming, trading, and arcane knowledge is a very interesting idea, but I imagine it must be complex to implement, especially with a tight jam deadline. Good effort putting them all together!

For future updates, streamlining the controls (like unifying interact, plant, and water actions under context-sensitive keys) could help make the farming loop feel smoother.

Solid arcade entry. The polarity-switching mechanic with cyan and red creates a clear risk-versus-reward dynamic that keeps you engaged. The high-contrast pixel art works well for visual clarity, making it easy to read what's happening on screen. Generating the assets and audio via code is also a neat technical approach.

Good job on the project!

Thank you so much for playing! I'm really happy to hear that you liked the controls and the movement. Thanks for the support and for taking the time to leave a comment!

Congratulations on the launch of the project! Using the previous score as the starting time buffer for subsequent runs is a practical mechanic that creates a nice 'just one more try' loop. The neon glowing platforms make spatial readability clear during jumps.

For future polish, the grey background makes the environment feel a bit like a test room. Adding some distant futuristic geometry, skybox elements, or particle fog would give more depth and atmosphere to the theme. The verticality of the stage is also something to keep in mind: since it's a runner/race, it leans more towards horizontal progression rather than vertical.

Such a unique and funny premise! Playing as a reaper mowing down hair on a scalp to increase someone's Norwood level is genuinely creative and memorable for a jam.

The mechanics like charging the scythe throw and managing combos give it a nice action feel. As a minor feedback point, the text overlays in the top-left (stats like scalp coverage and time) can be a bit hard to read against the skin-toned background. Adding a subtle drop shadow or background container for the UI would improve readability instantly.

Congratulations on completing your first project! The core concept of keeping the object in the air while dealing with obstacles is a classic arcade loop and great for a jam project.

Regarding the art style, the dark silhouette visual fits a mysterious forest vibe, but the color palette is a bit too dark at the moment. Increasing the contrast—especially between the background trees, the player, and the interactive elements—would greatly help visual readability during gameplay so the player doesn't lose track of the action.

The 3D retro PSX aesthetic in the main scene creates a cool gloomy atmosphere for a wizard's dungeon, and combining an incremental/idle loop with a countdown timer and quota system gives the game a nice sense of urgency.

For future improvements, the UI on the left side feels a bit too raw and plain compared to the 3D environment—giving those stats custom frames or styled typography would integrate them much better. Also, adjusting the itch.io page background color to something darker would fit the game's mood far better than the bright blue.

Solid concept and core loop for a jam project!

Interesting game concept! I liked the dynamic difficulty scaling—having the obstacle speed tied to the player's movement speed and spawning new obstacles with each collected crystal makes for very engaging gameplay.

Thank you so much, Yuzuki Game Studio!

Nice to meet you. I agree — jams are a fantastic opportunity to make connections with other developers, get to know their work, and understand a bit of their way of thinking. Just like you, I also intend to make time to leave relevant pieces of feedback before the voting deadline ends.

Wow, thank you so much for such a thoughtful, warm, and detailed feedback! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Silk Sea. Hearing that the BGM, the leaf-biting SFX, and the overall meditative vibe stood out to you in this jam means a lot to me!

Your critiques are spot on:

• Audio overlap: Excellent catch on the leaf collision and sound overlap! That's definitely something I need to fix and refine in the sound logic.

• Score & Loop: You nailed it. I joined the jam past the midpoint, so due to the tight deadline, I had to stop the game after a few leaves (around 6-7) so it wouldn't get tiring. My original concept was to have the silkworm grow as the score increased, form a cocoon, and then "reborn" to keep the loop going endlessly with actual progression. Time ran out before I could implement it, which also explains the abrupt ending.

Thanks again for the honesty and encouragement!

Thank you for playing and sharing your feedback! I'm really glad you enjoyed this experience.

To answer your question: no, there's no way to lose at the moment. The game simply stops after eating a set number of leaves (around 6 to 7, so it wouldn't get tiring). The original plan was an endless loop where you would keep growing and forming cocoons to chase higher scores.

Thanks for playing! You're totally right. I joined the jam near the deadline, so I had to make a quick "You Win" trigger after a few leaves. The original plan was an endless cycle where the silkworm grows, forms a cocoon, and keeps going, but time ran out. Glad you enjoyed the relaxing vibe, though!

Thanks for playing! Growing the silkworm was actually the original plan, but since I joined the jam near the end, I didn't have enough time to implement it. I'm really glad you still enjoyed the relaxing vibe, though!

Hahaha, that's awesome to hear! I love that feeling of chasing nirvana. Glad the sound design and the overall vibe brought you that peace while playing. Thank you so much for playing and for the great feedback!

Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed this take on the high score mechanic. Thanks for taking the time to play and leave a comment!

Thank you so much for playing and for the kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed the more relaxing pace compared to other jam entries. Knowing that you wanted to keep playing is a big compliment!

About the abrupt "You Win!" ending after a few leaves: I joined the jam near the end, so time was super tight! The original plan was to have the silkworm grow, form a cocoon, and keep the loop going, but I had to cut it short to make the deadline.

Thanks again for the feedback!

I just checked it out and it looks great!

Thanks a lot for sharing how you used the asset pack, I really appreciate it. 😉

Glad you liked the pack! Thanks for the feedback! 😉

Glad you liked it! Thanks! 😁

Thank you for the comment! Not at the moment, but I can prepare a new character update for 4 directions.

Thank you! 😊 I focused on a side-scroller style for this one, but I really appreciate the feedback. It's definitely something I'll keep in mind for a new update! 😉

Hahaha, love it! 🤩 It's always fun to see how developers purpose assets. Thanks for the support and good luck with the project!

Thank you! So glad you liked it. 😄

I've added another screenshot/animated GIF of the character for better visualization.

Yes, it features four directions. The left direction is created by mirroring the right animation manually in your game engine.

Congratulations on the project! Good job!

I liked the concept — it keeps the gameplay fresh.

Congratulations on the project! We had a similar idea hahaha Nice! xD

Congratulations on the project! I liked the creative twist of catching fish by making loops with the net.

Congratulations on the project! I loved the idea!

Congratulations on the project! Great concept! Beating up the guys was... a blast, just like sushi. xD

Congratulations on the project! I found it to be an engaging challenge!

Congratulations on the project! I liked how the projectiles loop back to the player — a fun mechanic.