Very odd game. What was the point of the water? To make the sand go away faster?

Odd is usually my Ludum Dare style. Thanks for commenting, I shall take it as a compliment.
The water is to flush out sand completely.

I like the games where you're left thinking.. what.. was... :)

Thanks. Really liked the style.

nice player sprites, but keep gettin stuck in the sand(water doesnt really help)

I like the idea of the game but it's not executed particularly well - there doesn't seem to be much reason to have the water and the sand is only a little bit useful. There are a few collision bugs and the game is kinda boring. However I like the character designs - particularly the images when you get hurt and well done for making your own audio.

kept getting stuck everywhere and not sure what happens after i kill the boss -- nice effort!

That's a good game idea !

It was interesting. But pretty easy to ascend through the ceiling with sand! :P