Sea Game by MattWoelk

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made by MattWoelk for Ludum Dare 48 (JAM)

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Explore the deep ocean in search of your lost treasures!

A chill collect-'em-up under the ocean.

Ratings

Overall 443th 3.808⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Fun 1090th 3.231⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 667th 3.423⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Theme 431th 3.981⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 176th 4.352⭐ 29🧑‍⚖️
Audio 589th 3.558⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Mood 254th 4.058⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Given 18🗳️ 28🗨️

Feedback

LelulaGames
27. Apr 2021 · 05:30 UTC
The perspective of going down into the depths from above was amazing. I loved exploring, finding new things, and seeing more of the cavern. The style of the graphics was definitely interesting, but I almost wished they were a bit clearer to see what I was looking at. Though seeing that angler fish up close was pretty amazing regardless. The sound of the sub was pretty cute, too. The music became repetitive pretty quickly, though.
Plutonium Powered
27. Apr 2021 · 08:51 UTC
Awe man, nothin I love more than exploring the sea. This was so nice and relaxing. There's so much to sea!
Vederant
29. Apr 2021 · 01:07 UTC
A charming little game. Really enjoyed the graphics and mouth sound effects xD Though, in my opinion, searching for the last few coins got pretty tedious.
sorlok
29. Apr 2021 · 01:15 UTC
Excellent game, well constructed and feels like a complete package. Very chill and fun to explore. I kind of feel that tank-style controls would have been a better fit for this. Also, finding the last dot or 2 was frustrating without a faster movement option.
Tryston
29. Apr 2021 · 01:20 UTC
Love the 3D with a 2D art style, plus the music created a really nice atmosphere. Couldn't find the last coin though but great game!
robochase6000
29. Apr 2021 · 01:24 UTC
very cool graphics! did you roll your own shader for this?
🎤 MattWoelk
29. Apr 2021 · 01:56 UTC
@robochase6000 yup! Pixelize + colour threshold + depth fade + outline. It was a fun weekend. :)
Cody Creed
30. Apr 2021 · 00:52 UTC
I guess I'll buy a PC so I can play. Probably worth it.
Drunk Wizard
02. May 2021 · 14:03 UTC
Now this is some good stuff right here. I ab-so-lu-tely LOVE the graphics style of this game, in fact it is something that I would like to play around with myself. Only I sometimes had trouble gaugeing the depth od my submarine with the coins.

The music and sound effects were really fitting and the game was just put together really nicely.

I think I agree, that the tank controls would be better with this one, but that is a subjective preference :)

Very good job with this one I really liked this and if this ever comes out as something more than a LD entry, I would certainly love to play it :)
Timo Gass
02. May 2021 · 14:37 UTC
Nice Game!
I like the shader and the general feel of it.
In the end I was missing a single coin :/
Maybe the could be something to help you find the coins.
LRVStudios
02. May 2021 · 21:21 UTC
Very fun game! Art and music go hand in hand, and I really enjoyed both.

The camera in this context is excellent, as well as the game fits the theme perfectly. I couldn't find two of the treasures, though ...so close! haha.

Amazing work, congratulations!
🎤 MattWoelk
02. May 2021 · 23:59 UTC
**Notes/Spoilers:**

If you're **missing two coins**, they're likely the ones in the the two holes (one right at the beginning, and one down and off to the right).

I've starting a **twitter thread** showing how I did the graphical effects, and some other things here: https://twitter.com/MattWoelk/status/1388974277634924548

![small stencil buffer.png](///raw/c23/2/z/420e5.png)
tengusheath
03. May 2021 · 05:23 UTC
The 3D with pixel art style works really well here
SleepyStudios
05. May 2021 · 18:01 UTC
You really get the sense of claustrophobia with the way the shaders work (which is a good thing!) Also not sure why but I absolutely love the music, nice work!
VixenMink
08. May 2021 · 02:47 UTC
I like your take on 3D here.
CameronPenner
08. May 2021 · 17:10 UTC
Great game! It was really satisfying, and there were a couple that were really hard to find, but eventually I got them all! The graphics gave me some real "A Short Hike" vibes, and the music set the mood really well. The seaweed looked especially good with the pixelated graphics.
PaperAeroplane555
09. May 2021 · 10:51 UTC
a really great entry!!! i really love the style and the gameplay and the music, it really sets the mood of descending into the sea

the camera angle is also surprisingly well executed! very well done
asfdfdfd
09. May 2021 · 21:46 UTC
Great visuals!
leorean
14. May 2021 · 07:05 UTC
love the style :smile:
Empty Set
17. May 2021 · 16:29 UTC
The art style was quite cool - though the high colors and sharp aliasing made it look just a little rough around the edges. Would probably look great on a tiny screen though.

The movement speed and especially the descent speed felt a little bit slow, especially when compared to the comparatively fast ascent speed. I often found myself rocketing upwards to survey my surroundings then sloooowly going back down.

Without enemies or puzzles, there wasn't a great deal to do, but it was still fun to just explore this environment, and I did eventually get all of the yellow thingies and 'upgrade' to the pink submarine.