Constellation Courier by Diego Teran
https://youtu.be/HX3W3B1ng
Summary
https://clerium.itch.io/constellation-courier
Explore the stars as you make deliveries for folks all across the galaxy in Constellation Courier!
Play as a mail courier tasked with helping the world’s creatures, big and small, communicate with each other across the vast expanse of space. Uncover their stories along the way as you fly amongst the planets and learn more about their journeys through time.

Controls
Mouse - Direction
Space - Move / Boost
X - Undock from planet
M - Open map
T - Hide controls
Esc - Pause
Credits
Art by Anna
Character Backgrounds by Natasha
Music by Handong
Story by Natasha
Programming by Diego, Diego and Natasha
Additional Music Programming by Handong
Made with Godot
| Itch.io | https://clerium.itch.io/constellation-courier |
| Original URL | https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/53/galaxsea |
Ratings
| Overall | 79th | 4.177⭐ | 98🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 455th | 3.573⭐ | 98🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 430th | 3.526⭐ | 98🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 115th | 4.371⭐ | 99🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 15th | 4.74⭐ | 98🧑⚖️ |
| Audio | 19th | 4.453⭐ | 97🧑⚖️ |
| Humor | 189th | 3.806⭐ | 95🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 22th | 4.421⭐ | 97🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 83🗳️ | 135🗨️ |
@mals Thanks for the heads-up, we published before attaching the links.
The whole game is really calming an enjoyable to play. One thing I did notice was that the direction arrow can get dragged off the screen, so if you're close to a delivery location (but it's not yet on screen) you have no indication of which way to go.
My one criticism is that I didn't realize I had to press Z in order to move at first, so I though the game was broken
the undocking effect is kinda satisfactory.
the art assets are so good.
this penguin planet is the sweetest

Anyway, super charming game! I thought the dynamic orbiting planets, and moons orbiting other planets was a nice touch. The layered scrolling background for space was cool too c:
The dialog boxes should ave more indication of who's speaking currently. Just changing the name at the top os really not enough.
I love the layered backgrounds while swimming around in space. It does a great job of simulating depth and looks amazing too!
Fantastic job!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1jjtp0dcDg
(also I want to give Shane the biggest hug)
It was a really nice experience! And real quick emotional ! Love it !
Also please feel free to check out my game as well :D (it's a music-based game that takes 5 minutes to beat)
GREAT work!!!!
loved teh character design and art
I really liked the graphics and sound.
You are great!
Also, I heard there are multiple endings so I'll have to come back and giver another go.
Here’s the stream if you wanted to re-watch initial thoughts (timestamps in the description to jump to your game!) [youtube link](youtu.be/jljB3XXZHcg)
I felt this game was really crafted with love. The art and music, character designs and writing were all so cute and cohesive that the atmosphere drove most of the experience for me. On the gameplay side, I would have appreciated a little bit more tension in terms of reasons to make specific decisions, or even narrative beats that complicated the "mission" to keep me engaged, as the story right now is very straightforward and dramatically things are very smooth and flat.
Still, I enjoyed my time and didn't run into any technical issues, which is a testament to a well made game especially in a jam.