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Thanks!","format":"md","likes":3,"spam":"N"},{"id":1126778,"author_name":"bakuzen","author_uid":"bakuzen","epoch":1744078100,"text":"I gave the game a try just now, and I have to say nothing about the mouse controls felt weird-- so I'd say the locked cursor works well :) (The movement was a little sensitive though, but that might just be my mouse set to a high sensitivity)\n\nGameplay is smooth and I'm a big fan of the UI details\/aesthetics, so I enjoyed it a lot ^^ The one thing I'd suggest is that there's little tension in the early game, a few peeks at the Leviathan chasing you would've been a great way to get me to lock in haha\n\nOverall awesome work on the whole project!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1128145,"author_name":"Rustywolf","author_uid":"rustywolf","epoch":1744096573,"text":"Very addictive gameplay loop~","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1128149,"author_name":"Samilon","author_uid":"samilon","epoch":1744096611,"text":"Its alright! cool concept, but its a bit too fast for me...","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1128204,"author_name":"Kawair","author_uid":"kawair","epoch":1744097294,"text":"Nice experience! especially the graphics and UI!I have play it for more than 10 times,It's interesting;The boost system can always bring me out of dangerous\n\nIf there's any suggestions I can give you, it would be the difficulties.It seems that the difficulty is  placid, maybe you can add a dynamic difficulty I think?\n\nIn a word it is a nice game!!!The gameplay is easy but interesting!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":1128241,"author_name":"Team 9tailed","author_uid":"team-9tailed","epoch":1744097692,"text":"Simple overall... well executed, but just feels a bit bland to me. However, being a jam game, it is understandable that you would be careful to limit your scope to something like this - you were able to achieve that better than I was :)","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1130164,"author_name":"Joey Vrij","author_uid":"joey-vrij","epoch":1744116638,"text":"I really liked the game, simple but very addictive feedback\/gameplay loop. Very fun! Feels a bit like doodle jump (which I played for hours on end back in the day). A possible addition: Maybe add different obstacles or enemys, to create some variantion. \nAnyways, great job!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1130438,"author_name":"Stratcat66","author_uid":"stratcat66","epoch":1744118992,"text":"Quite simple, but I guess that can make the game addictive.\nI am still not 100% sure how it works exactly in the end.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1130461,"author_name":"Placeholders","author_uid":"placeholders","epoch":1744119173,"text":"nice little arcade game! i like the simple controls and with all the polish it made it very easy to grab, and play again, and again, and again ! haha great job","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1130467,"author_name":"Kamile V.","author_uid":"kamile-v","epoch":1744119194,"text":"Thanks 4 the game ! :)","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1130567,"author_name":"Lollister","author_uid":"lollister","epoch":1744119975,"text":"Super fun and intuitive gameplay \u2013 I loved how you approached the theme! The whole experience felt really smooth. One thing I noticed: in the web version, it looks like the debug boxes are still visible during gameplay \u2013 but honestly, it didn\u2019t bother me at all. Great job!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1130610,"author_name":"JackShadow","author_uid":"jackshadow","epoch":1744120296,"text":"I liked the visuals and the concept. What I felt was missing was a reliance on certain bonuses, which made it seem like the outcome depended mostly on pressing the acceleration at the right time and only about 10% on proper maneuvering.\nThe game idea reminds me the alto adventure but in vertical design","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1130695,"author_name":"Nanamaki","author_uid":"nanamaki","epoch":1744121075,"text":"Neat little game. It can be great fun adding some variation and difficulty adujustment on this framework. Great solo jam entry!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1131249,"author_name":"LDJam user 304226","author_uid":"304226","epoch":1744125131,"text":"![Screenshot_6.png](\/\/\/raw\/264\/a4\/z\/6b6b2.png)\n\nHad great fun playing this! The challenge and overall gameplay feel very nice, the ship controls smoothly yet responsively to the mouse, the speed-up gives a few moments to breath and satisfying overall in escaping the leviathan in last moments. The only complaint I have is that the obstacles appear a bit too suddenly, making it sometimes feel rather unfair that you hit something, I feel like either they should start with a bit slower speed or we should have a bit more FOV. But other than that, a really fun game ^^","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1131924,"author_name":"mgear","author_uid":"mgear","epoch":1744129600,"text":"No audio? At start the ship seemed to be in the left edge? Not sure what happens when you hit those walls, didnt seem to die and kept going.. so maybe some more info needed how to play or few tutorial steps at start","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1132238,"author_name":"Jim jagers","author_uid":"jim-jagers","epoch":1744131879,"text":"Fun little game, wish it had audio","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1133555,"author_name":"PopDaddyGames","author_uid":"popdaddygames","epoch":1744141150,"text":"Background Music should be working again. SFX have been disabled because they were slowing down the polling \/ refresh && ultimately slowing down the game. \n\nI might come back to add the sfx back if I can come up with a non-performance-affecting method.\n\nThanks!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1133566,"author_name":"RoxxorXx","author_uid":"roxxorxx","epoch":1744141231,"text":"Damn so addictive. Very well designed game. Very polished game. That's insane! Very good job! 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Your game can get really challenging, but in a good way!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1140047,"author_name":"ScoobySnacks","author_uid":"scoobysnacks","epoch":1744228556,"text":"solid game, like the Leviathan pressure mechanic","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":1141194,"author_name":"gamurmakesgems","author_uid":"gamurmakesgems","epoch":1744246216,"text":"Nice arcade game. Somewhat difficult at times, you have to be quick and react fast. There is a bug after consecutive tries, it seems to catch you earlier, so you have to refresh the page. I'm thinking of something similar to this leviathan in my game lol","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":1141338,"author_name":"cmaks","author_uid":"cmaks","epoch":1744249346,"text":"@gamurmakesgems, thanks for the refresh tip! I was wondering how I got 170m  my first try but barely crossed 10m after that.\n\nOverall fun arcade game! Besides the refresh issue, I found the start of the game could be difficult as the mouse movement wouldn't make the player move. Maybe a bit more time between start and first obstacle :)\n\nAlso, I think I found that `d` is your debug key? :)","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1141707,"author_name":"PopDaddyGames","author_uid":"popdaddygames","epoch":1744260174,"text":"@cmaks Yes D is the debug key\n\nAs for starting the game- because of the nature of the mouse capture you have to click into the frame to start the game then the mouse works correctly. I don't know a quick workaround given that players seem to prefer having the mouse locked during play","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1141711,"author_name":"PopDaddyGames","author_uid":"popdaddygames","epoch":1744260227,"text":"@gamurmakesgems I fixed the infinite speed scale bug thank you for pointing that out. I forgot to reset in between runs!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"}],"format":"md","images":["ld57\/wayback-placeholder.png"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/github.com\/korzewarrior\/ldjam57-leviathan","text":"Source"},{"url":"http:\/\/leviathan.korze.org","text":"Playable (Web)"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"97409","g_author":"1097609","g_event":"LD57","g_eventkey":"111","g_subevent":"JAM","g_urlkey":"449177","g_title":"Leviathan","g_status":"WAYBACK","g_place":"450","g_commentcount":"27","g_site2_node_id":"411289","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":{"n_key":"411289","n_urlkey":"449177","n_parent":"406845","n_path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/57\/leviathan","n_slug":"leviathan","n_type":"item","n_subtype":"game","n_subsubtype":"jam","n_author":"97609","n_created":"1743822689","n_modified":"1777905782","n_version":"1298949","n_status":"WAYBACK"},"node":{"_collation":{"body_sanitizer":"TextUtils::SanitizeHTML via existing importer","event":"LD57","removed_author":false},"_superparent":9,"_trust":5,"author":97609,"body":"# Leviathan\n\n![banner2_square_web.png](\/\/\/raw\/94d\/71\/z\/6aac7.png)\n\nPlunge into the abyssal depths where sunlight fears to tread. Pilot your fragile vessel deeper and deeper into the crushing darkness, guided only by echoes of something immense, something ancient. The pressure mounts, resources dwindle, and the shadows writhe with unseen terrors.\n\nYou are hunted. A relentless presence descends from above, a colossal shadow chasing you down into the unknown. Push deeper, faster, using your wits and limited boost to stay ahead. Every meter gained is a desperate victory against the crushing weight of the ocean and the inevitable pursuit.\n\nWhat secrets lie hidden in the crushing black? What price must be paid to escape the abyss? Face the vast, somber terror that hunts you and discover the chilling truth lurking in the heart of the ocean.\n\n---\n\n## Screenshots\n\n![screenshot-menu-small.png](\/\/\/raw\/94d\/71\/z\/6ab79.png)\n![screenshot-gameplay-small.png](\/\/\/raw\/94d\/71\/z\/6ab7d.png)\n![screenshot-leaderboard-small.png](\/\/\/raw\/94d\/71\/z\/6ab81.png)\n\n---\n\n## Instructions\n\n*   **Move Mouse Left\/Right:** Steer your vessel through the depths.\n*   **Click Mouse:** Activate a short boost to gain speed. Use it wisely to escape danger and navigate tight passages.\n\n---\n\n## Goal\n\n*   Descend as deep as possible, constantly outrunning the pursuing Leviathan chasing you from above. Manage your boost and navigate hazards to survive the descent.\n\n---\n\n## Notes\n\n*   This game was created for [Ludum Dare 57](https:\/\/ldjam.com\/events\/ludum-dare\/57\/). Theme: **DEPTHS**.\n*   Atmosphere and the feeling of pressure are key components of the experience. Good luck!\n\n---\n\n## Development Notes\n\n*   **Time Spent:** Roughly 45 hours over the jam weekend.\n*   **Tech:** Built with plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Kept it simple to focus on the core mechanic and atmosphere within the time limit. No engines or complex libraries.\n*   **Thoughts:** The core idea was to invert the usual 'climbing' escape and make it about descending away from a threat above. Getting the feel of the controls and the pressure of the chase was the main focus. Balancing the boost and the Leviathan's speed took a bit of iteration. Hope you enjoy the dive!\n\n---\n\n## Feedback Welcome!\n\nSeriously, **all feedback is incredibly welcome and appreciated!** Whether you loved it, hated it, found a weird bug, or have ideas for how it could be better \u2013 I want to hear it all. Game jams are about learning and growing, and your thoughts are super valuable for that. Don't hold back!\n\n---\n\n## Let's Connect & Play!\n\n**Leave a comment below!** I'd love to know:\n\n*   What was your deepest point?\n*   Did the controls feel right?\n*   Any glitches or weirdness happen?\n*   What's one thing you'd add or change?\n\n**Also, drop a link to your game! 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Pilot your fragile vessel deeper and deeper into the crushing darkness, guided only by echoes of something immense, something ancient. The pressure mounts, resources dwindle, and the shadows writhe with unseen terrors.\n\nYou are hunted. A relentless presence descends from above, a colossal shadow chasing you down into the unknown. Push deeper, faster, using your wits and limited boost to stay ahead. Every meter gained is a desperate victory against the crushing weight of the ocean and the inevitable pursuit.\n\nWhat secrets lie hidden in the crushing black? What price must be paid to escape the abyss? Face the vast, somber terror that hunts you and discover the chilling truth lurking in the heart of the ocean.\n\n---\n\n## Screenshots\n\n![screenshot-menu-small.png](\/\/\/raw\/94d\/71\/z\/6ab79.png)\n![screenshot-gameplay-small.png](\/\/\/raw\/94d\/71\/z\/6ab7d.png)\n![screenshot-leaderboard-small.png](\/\/\/raw\/94d\/71\/z\/6ab81.png)\n\n---\n\n## Instructions\n\n*   **Move Mouse Left\/Right:** Steer your vessel through the depths.\n*   **Click Mouse:** Activate a short boost to gain speed. Use it wisely to escape danger and navigate tight passages.\n\n---\n\n## Goal\n\n*   Descend as deep as possible, constantly outrunning the pursuing Leviathan chasing you from above. Manage your boost and navigate hazards to survive the descent.\n\n---\n\n## Notes\n\n*   This game was created for [Ludum Dare 57](https:\/\/ldjam.com\/events\/ludum-dare\/57\/). Theme: **DEPTHS**.\n*   Atmosphere and the feeling of pressure are key components of the experience. Good luck!\n\n---\n\n## Development Notes\n\n*   **Time Spent:** Roughly 45 hours over the jam weekend.\n*   **Tech:** Built with plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Kept it simple to focus on the core mechanic and atmosphere within the time limit. No engines or complex libraries.\n*   **Thoughts:** The core idea was to invert the usual 'climbing' escape and make it about descending away from a threat above. Getting the feel of the controls and the pressure of the chase was the main focus. Balancing the boost and the Leviathan's speed took a bit of iteration. Hope you enjoy the dive!\n\n---\n\n## Feedback Welcome!\n\nSeriously, **all feedback is incredibly welcome and appreciated!** Whether you loved it, hated it, found a weird bug, or have ideas for how it could be better \u2013 I want to hear it all. Game jams are about learning and growing, and your thoughts are super valuable for that. Don't hold back!\n\n---\n\n## Let's Connect & Play!\n\n**Leave a comment below!** I'd love to know:\n\n*   What was your deepest point?\n*   Did the controls feel right?\n*   Any glitches or weirdness happen?\n*   What's one thing you'd add or change?\n\n**Also, drop a link to your game! 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