Beach Time by Stephano
This game is all about keeping the trash off the beach and recycle it for your own good. If there is anything that needs to be fixed please leave a comment.



I now added version 0.2 to the download list! With this version i took your feedback and used it to improve the gameplay. Click on the link and you will see the LD version and version 0.2.
Patch notes:
Ver. 0.2: -Added a score system
-Added xbox 360 controller support
-Deleted some gameplay element that were unnecessary
-Redid the water, tutorial and game over screen
-Deleted the boots upgrade cap
-Added a way to lower the water
-Changed the way the muddy area works
Thank you in advance for testing out my game! Stephano AKA Red_Mug
| Windows | https://redmug.itch.io/beach-time |
| Original URL | https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/42/beach-time |
Ratings
| Overall | 462th | 3.211⭐ | 21🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 581th | 2.789⭐ | 21🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 366th | 3.184⭐ | 21🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 388th | 3.5⭐ | 21🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 74th | 4.026⭐ | 21🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 506th | 2.605⭐ | 21🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 18🗳️ | 7🗨️ |
I was able to purchase the shoes, but didn't notice an upgrade to my speed. I couldn't also upgrade the recycling because the game ended before then.
And that's kinda my biggest gripe with this game - seems like whatever I do the tide eventually just reaches the top of the screen and kills me. If it weren't for that, I could see this as a really fun game where you increase your speed while the trash collects further and further away from shore, forcing you to get the speed upgrades so you can reach it before the tide comes in. Then you have to spend some coins to push the level of the tide back so you don't die, and upgrade the recycler so it can keep generating you cash. Those are some very slight changes that could have improved this game immensely.
I would also like a counter for how much trash I'm carrying.
The graphics are fantastic, and the game feels great (if a little repetitive) in a steamworld dig sort of way, where you dive into the depths to collect resources to then upgrade how well and how deep you can dive. The execution feels great. It's just the design that I have a gripe with. All in all this is a good entry.
Art style is great, and a fun gameplay at first.
Good job! :)
Really like the art style, and the gameplay is fun. Good job!
@amras0000 Thank you for the great feedback, i did indeed notice the water keeps rising no matter what.
I will try to fix that and add the upgrade/buyable to lower the water again.
And i'll see what i can do about the upgrade mechanics
The gameplay is quite repetitive but it's still fun.
If you continue the game, you should add a scoring system to motivate the player, and maybe make the difficulty raises quicker, so it stays as challenging as it is on the start.
GG o/
The ocean was mean and moved the beach line. Totally uncool of the ocean!
I liked the theme and how everything fits together. However, I wish you'd added a soundtrack. It would have enhanced the experience.
This version changes some gameplay aspects and added a score system.
I also added xbox controller support.
Still no music, I am sorry for this :/