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I think it needs some music, audio effects and maybe a bit more graphic but I like the idea and it's interesting to play.\nI also like dinosaurs ;) ","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":638922,"author_name":"remusnomos","author_uid":"remusnomos","epoch":1619506858,"text":"Liked it. The concept is very cool and it fits the theme quite well. I think the logistical challenge of moving dirt out of the way would also work on a larger scale. But I know it's a jam and all that. :D Great work!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":639254,"author_name":"CZ46","author_uid":"cz46","epoch":1619508794,"text":"Nice game, with some audio and randomised levels this could become a nice mobile game.\n\n(Also noticed some performance issues, not sure if this was just on my end though)","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":681401,"author_name":"Maytch","author_uid":"maytch","epoch":1619821647,"text":"Pretty unique take on the theme from what I've seen. Could be a concept to expand upon.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":681517,"author_name":"The Enigma","author_uid":"the-enigma","epoch":1619823735,"text":"Fun puzzle game with a cool theme, good job. Interested to know where you see yourself taking this. Small note: I think there may be a bug where you may be able to move two of the big 2x1 blocks into each other.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":689235,"author_name":"onedozenbagels","author_uid":"onedozenbagels","epoch":1620010220,"text":"Nice puzzle game, although I'm still a little unsure about the tile movement rules (were there some bugs?).","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":693879,"author_name":"Dudelesha","author_uid":"dudelesha","epoch":1620216406,"text":"\ud83d\udc4c","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":694983,"author_name":"Erik Bermudez","author_uid":"erik-bermudez","epoch":1620266992,"text":"I could easily see this appeal to the hypercasual genre. A simple, but fun game with potential!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":694992,"author_name":"Videt","author_uid":"videt","epoch":1620267710,"text":"Simple but pretty nice!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":698464,"author_name":"soundgnome","author_uid":"soundgnome","epoch":1620535886,"text":"Very original take on the theme, nice work!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":698722,"author_name":"zimny11","author_uid":"zimny11","epoch":1620564435,"text":"I finally found another archeology based game, there are unexpectedly few, considering the theme of this LD! Great job with the puzzle!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":702163,"author_name":"Jordgubben","author_uid":"jordgubben","epoch":1620924800,"text":"Cool puzzle game. 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