Dig Deep Down by gamedevwithmark

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made by gamedevwithmark for Ludum Dare 48 (JAM)

In this game you can dig down as far as you can. Collect energy to use special abilities, like slowing time down and exploding. Don't dig yourself into rocks! 2021-04-27 (7).png

Ratings

Graphics 1754th 2.233⭐ 17🧑‍⚖️
Audio 824th 3.3⭐ 17🧑‍⚖️
Given 28🗳️ 1🗨️

Feedback

stewthepoo
28. Apr 2021 · 12:18 UTC
I dig the particle effects from the mining, gives it some oomph.
Substain
28. Apr 2021 · 18:18 UTC
The combination of trying to get the upgrades, avoiding obstacles, and using powerups at the right is actually quite challenging and fun! I feel like you it would be a bit more balanced if you wouldn't die by touching stones from the side. Nice tho!
jetj
15. May 2021 · 23:29 UTC
Liked the sound effects and music, I think it could be improved if it started a little easier. cool game though
Roka Josh
16. May 2021 · 00:15 UTC
A fun little game, with a little bit of expansion and control reworking I could easily see this being a fun and addicting mobile game. Good job!
Bobafett89
16. May 2021 · 00:23 UTC
Nice little game, this has potential but it feels like something missing, but i like that it is quite challenging. Well done!
Totteri
16. May 2021 · 22:14 UTC
Very nice game. The music is funky. Cool entry!
TopperVideoGames
16. May 2021 · 22:47 UTC
This is a good idea, though I find it tough to play it for long. The random generation of the level does make each playthrough different, but some layouts are much easier to handle than others. I repeatedly get into positions where it has constant layers of rock, that I am unable to blast my way through. The energy gain from the dots is too little from how often they are needed, they should fill up enough for a blast on their own not just the little amount they do.
The slow down mechanic helps navigate the spaces a lot as the normal speed makes it impossible to dodge the harsh corners, but the energy drain it imposes makes it just as bad an option to use too much.
I would suggest to make an intro area that eases the player into it more, to have them feel they can play the game before the hard stuff shows up as much.
I also encountered a funny glitch. I started to use my mouse buttons for the actions as that was easier to manage, then the game kept restarting. I realize the play again button from the death scene does not actually disappear at any time! So I was clicking it on the specific spot it was in.
Good game overall, could use some tweaks to be more fun.
SnowInfinity
17. May 2021 · 00:16 UTC
Really cool game! The graphics are simple but I think the gameplay is really unique! At first I didn't understand why I died when I used the explosion ability, but then I understood that I needed to conserve the energy meter. The music is great too!
Knatt
17. May 2021 · 00:19 UTC
Tough game but nice entry over all!
ellipsis
17. May 2021 · 04:05 UTC
Very cool overall -- I could see this turning into a successful app. As a minor suggestion, different difficulties would be cool.