Into the depths by Perovic2018

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made by Perovic2018 for Ludum Dare 57 (JAM)

photo<em>2025-04-11</em>01-56-19.jpg The abandoned mines of Dangertown have always attracted easy money seekers. It is rumored that beneath the mines lies a dungeon full of valuable relics. It's just a rumor, because no one has ever returned from this mine.

But wait, doesn't that mean that all the treasures that are stored in the depths of the mines are still there?

Ratings

Overall 718th 3.106⭐ 54🧑‍⚖️
Fun 775th 2.735⭐ 53🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 747th 2.72⭐ 52🧑‍⚖️
Theme 513th 3.567⭐ 54🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 446th 3.644⭐ 54🧑‍⚖️
Audio 466th 3.058⭐ 54🧑‍⚖️
Humor 657th 2.106⭐ 49🧑‍⚖️
Mood 476th 3.51⭐ 52🧑‍⚖️
Given 78🗳️ 127🗨️

Feedback

infecsean
08. Apr 2025 · 06:39 UTC
Banger mood! The graphics and the artstyle really fits the setting. But I don't really know how to progress most of the time.
PopDaddyGames
08. Apr 2025 · 06:44 UTC
I couldn't really tell where to go or what to do.

I did walk around the tunnels and look at things- it's an interesting visual style for sure. It could use just a bit more brightness so that on my monitor I can see just a bit better, but overall fascinating work.

Controls were smooth and easy to use so props on that.

I just couldn't really tell what to do.
Teist
09. Apr 2025 · 03:15 UTC
Awesome art style thats for sure! But it did lack for sure of goal, and I think a globaal ambiant sfx would be awesome for your game
vknauss
09. Apr 2025 · 03:24 UTC
I picked up an item but not sure how to use it. The look and mood feel nice, i think some direction to player would help
solmaris
09. Apr 2025 · 04:05 UTC
This is gorgeous so far. Not sure if it's meant to be horror but the ambiance is an impressive mixture of tranquil and unsettling. Excited to see where this goes!
JAMESDEV
09. Apr 2025 · 04:31 UTC
The mood and environment are awesome! The progression was not super straightforward however, I found it difficult to click on some of the items on the ground. Congrats on the submission!
DeadCode
09. Apr 2025 · 05:10 UTC
Love the vibe and mood of the game! Graphics are very pretty!
DeadCode
09. Apr 2025 · 05:10 UTC
Love the vibe and mood of the game! Graphics are very pretty!
Raees
09. Apr 2025 · 09:11 UTC
I liked the artstyle but didnt know how to progress. It says i have to use a flashlight but i pressed a bunch of buttons but no flash light came on. i even saw a light on the floor and tried to pick it up with a bunch of buttons but i couldn't pick it up so unfortunately I couldnt experience your game past the beginning
BalimaarTheBassFish
09. Apr 2025 · 09:51 UTC
Enjoyed the experience for a while but unfortunately something about the graphics made me feel queasy :( Its a shame because I was enjoying the atmosphere but I just couldnt continue.
psih
09. Apr 2025 · 11:35 UTC
I like the graphics in this game, it gives me a vibe
LDJam user 202408
09. Apr 2025 · 12:05 UTC
This game is so itch.io-indie-horror-game and I love that about it. The mood is spooky. I couldn't for the life of my figure out how to pick up the lantern, I tried E, tried stepping on it, tried different angles and it just wouldn't work so I went in without it and couldn't figure out where to go :cry:. I'll try it again later.

Also please enable VSync, my PC's fans didn't like running the game at 2000FPS.
Ronalchue
09. Apr 2025 · 12:41 UTC
It's very scary to feel his presence nearby, focusing on the sound. The PS1 graphics add atmosphere. It's a bit unclear what to do, you need a little more hints from the environment
Keith Wang
09. Apr 2025 · 13:04 UTC
Took me a while to find the flashlight. Good atmosphere and great scene! Love the art style as well.
@0x-void-x0 You'll have to adjust your position until you can see a white outline of the lantern, then press E while you can see the outline.
Papaye Dodue
09. Apr 2025 · 14:03 UTC
Really nice atmosphere and the art style is beautiful but like many others said it was difficult to know what to do and where to go. The control were somewhat strange I felt like was sliding ? But maybe it's just me. Overall very great game I liked it a lot !
hernandack
09. Apr 2025 · 14:04 UTC
I bet this game goes with the mood in mind, because I can feel it just the way I perceive the first few part of the game. Liked it.
LDJam user 383058
09. Apr 2025 · 14:13 UTC
The flashlight, dark environment, and PS1-style shader work perfectly together. They combine to create an immersive and tense experience with ease. Great work! I'll definitely try this technique someday!
realwangziyang
09. Apr 2025 · 15:03 UTC
Love the creepy vibe and retro art! Just wish it had clearer goals and more obvious item hints. Still, a cool experience!
GreenRadiation
09. Apr 2025 · 15:08 UTC
I found a pickaxe, returned to the rubble at the beginning and my character does not want to clear it. Is he stupid? :D
Then he jumps into a black hole with a sign "dangerous", without even trying to check the depth of the hole. I'm not surprised that he imagines a monster with such big hands.
But seriously, great job! I like the idea that the monster only moves when you are not looking at it
ybzpp
09. Apr 2025 · 16:29 UTC
Wow, awesome atmosphere) graphics is very nice!
metaksonio
09. Apr 2025 · 16:34 UTC
I couldn't really figure out the controls but I walked around in the darkness. I really liked the graphics and the sound design and the ambience they created. I just wish there was an explanation on how you play the game.
Arluci
09. Apr 2025 · 16:56 UTC
was very excited to play this game but sadly I was so confused and didn't know where to go.
MilkiWay
09. Apr 2025 · 21:21 UTC
Great immersion. The loss of charge of the flashlight is very scary. After the charge was finished, there was a very unexpected event!
Razdray
09. Apr 2025 · 22:28 UTC
Unfortunately, I was unable to use the found object. But I really liked the vibe of the game! And the graphics are wonderful :3
tinykidtoo
10. Apr 2025 · 06:20 UTC
I was too scared that I never found any diamonds. Then my flashlight ran out......
breadstick
10. Apr 2025 · 06:25 UTC
An excellent little horror game with an awesome visual style!

The battery charge on the light running out is an effective mechanic for driving up the fear factor--and the attacks from the enemy are satisfyingly spooky little jump scares. Overall, the feelings of exploring dark caves chased by something frightening reminded me of the Forest (in a good way).

Nicely done!
LDJam user 414553
10. Apr 2025 · 13:44 UTC
Veryy interesting game! and i loove the style. really enjoyed the gameplay. the monsters r chasing you so you gotta think fast and be kinda on edge. they r scary too, i got a little jumpscare) also very invested in collacting the gems.
marvelous work, keep it up!
Mikhail_Shchapov
10. Apr 2025 · 13:54 UTC
very nice horror game, i really liked the graphics and core mechanics. The atmosphrere is oppresive, second time playing even got a little bit scared.
Trevor Lentz
11. Apr 2025 · 06:44 UTC
I really enjoyed the atmosphere and feeling of the entire experience. The lack of music is perfect for letting those subtle sounds fill out the silence. The flashlight kind of lagging behind my mouse speed makes it even scarier. I think adding some weird contorted animations on the enemies would really push the scare factor up a notch. One of my favorite entries so far.
dreo
11. Apr 2025 · 08:12 UTC
Loved the vibe and visuals! Nice game.
Picking up the flashlight and pickaxe was a bit tricky — had to point a little off to the side.
noagard
11. Apr 2025 · 08:26 UTC
Love the atmosphere and visuals—super immersive and spooky! Just wish the objectives and interactions were a bit clearer. Great job!
xen3x
11. Apr 2025 · 08:32 UTC
Played for a short while, got stuck between the monster dude and a wall and didn't know what to do so i tried walking around and I got jumpscared. I genuinely was scared LOL
DurkaGames
11. Apr 2025 · 10:43 UTC
Did you remove your game from itch? Can't find it.
LDJam user 413537
11. Apr 2025 · 13:57 UTC
The atmosphere is spot on, and the pacing kept me on edge the whole time 👌​
apt_prose7
11. Apr 2025 · 16:06 UTC
@durkagames the updated build is already on itch
LDJam user 282870
11. Apr 2025 · 17:07 UTC
Flashlight never worked. Sorry brother
LDJam user 383013
11. Apr 2025 · 20:26 UTC
It was funny seeing that creature just standing. So I approached it. What else to do? 😏
wisstopher
11. Apr 2025 · 22:02 UTC
Excellent horror entry, that was the spookiest of moods. Great work here.
oeueGHa
15. Apr 2025 · 10:25 UTC
Gud art and step's sounds.
LDJam user 301295
18. Apr 2025 · 15:32 UTC
Great game, only suggestion or feedback I can really give is to improve the interaction with items. I don't how many minutes I spammed crouch and E to pick up that torch. Perhaps a little floating tooltip above it to make it clear you can pick it up (also for the other items)
Great job!