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Good work!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1105812,"author_name":"SdCorpse","author_uid":"sdcorpse","epoch":1728600556,"text":"gameplay is interesting just like im playing old nes or sega game.\nits very nice idea to make player think should he shoot or catch critters.\nSounds are awesome!\nI think it should becomes difficult some slower.\nAnd mb catched critters coud give u some bonuses.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1110002,"author_name":"pvg","author_uid":"pvg","epoch":1728761904,"text":"Yeah, @sdcorpse, I think you and I are thinking in the same direction. If I had more time, that's where I wanted to go with it: a little more structure to levels, a little more intrigue from the critters themselves. Time constraints on a jam are a mixed blessing! I hope the little project inspires some other folks. 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