Some suggestions, don't use particle effects with pixel art like dust it mixes styles. Also different pixel art scales are mixed into the game as well avoid those. Prepare all your assets for a specific narrow resolution like 320x180 and draw respect to that canvas size. Text audio is not fun but annoying. Story has a narrative but it is classic. Add some more soul personal drama and interpersonal conflicts into it.
Played around half an hour, at first I looked at the ship repairs and thought oh I don't need this until I can collect everything. After depleting the resources that I realized fixing the ship actually get's you to a new place that helps with the resources. So did 2 upgrades at once. The third upgrade took 5 minutes. Overall chill and relaxing game I really really like it.
The graphics are neat even without sound. But the controls are complicated, and it gets stuck for a second after an interaction. I couldn't figure out where to throw the coals. The coals should be thrown with more force and some air movement horizontally would have helped with the fun factor.
five stars, looked for an endgame but oh well. maybe some treasure chest in the deepest places, i wanted to be able to go deeper and more deeper but tank upgrade isn't available. kudos for pico8
fun audio, interesting graphics, appreciate the level based checkpoints, but the second level is hard, couldn't pass through it. need more easy levels to keep the gameplay engaging. No need to ramp up the difficulty, it doesn't add to the fun factor. jump could be adjusted.
most of the game play is about waiting for arrows to show up. And the amount of wait time is determined by random chance of getting the face straight. Kudos for humor.
impressive overall, idea code graphics and controls. couldn't get into the game loop though supposed to match left to the right but how? good job pulling this off.
LD57 — Depths (34)
Drill-Off by Antti Haavikko 2025-04-10T08:02:49Z ♥ 0
high quality game, congratulations.
The Trench by atsh 2025-04-10T07:56:14Z ♥ 1
I would like next version to be a happy ending.
Dungeon Chef by Clare_Chan1738 2025-04-09T14:49:15Z ♥ 0
Some suggestions, don't use particle effects with pixel art like dust it mixes styles. Also different pixel art scales are mixed into the game as well avoid those. Prepare all your assets for a specific narrow resolution like 320x180 and draw respect to that canvas size. Text audio is not fun but annoying. Story has a narrative but it is classic. Add some more soul personal drama and interpersonal conflicts into it.
Lifted by andriybyelikov 2025-04-09T10:10:44Z ♥ 1
Nice instructions, just one thing, how do you click New Game after full screen enabled in the web version?
The Case of the Dungeon Descent by celia14 2025-04-09T10:08:26Z ♥ 0
Interface thus the gameplay needs more design, it didn't invite me to click anything.
Scares on Schedule by python-b5 2025-04-09T10:04:28Z ♥ 0
hover is hardest and I am pretty sure I haven't tried one mini game.
FORMIDRILL by Revetoon 2025-04-09T09:56:42Z ♥ 2
very nice, except you have to wait 2 minutes mindlessly pressing buttons waiting in wonder if they even work.
This game is mid by minidavid 2025-04-09T09:46:55Z ♥ 0
audio. 4.0
Nightmare Digger by OnnGD 2025-04-09T09:43:54Z ♥ 1
Hit the spot for me after 24 hours of sleepless game dev session. 5. 5. 5. 5. 4.5 5.
Flatline by Empyreans 2025-04-09T01:45:12Z ♥ 1
great design. although I don't appreciate the feeling you are aiming to create with this game.
DeepJamGameCan'tThinkOfAName by kali 2025-04-09T01:39:36Z ♥ 2
Hey I made a platformer too, would love to hear your thoughts on that as well. Nice music.
Resurface by r8teful 2025-04-08T11:18:01Z ♥ 1
Played around half an hour, at first I looked at the ship repairs and thought oh I don't need this until I can collect everything. After depleting the resources that I realized fixing the ship actually get's you to a new place that helps with the resources. So did 2 upgrades at once. The third upgrade took 5 minutes. Overall chill and relaxing game I really really like it.
No Man's Pie by Hannes Börner 2025-04-08T10:19:39Z ♥ 2
I find it kind of gross, don't joke with the food bro, but that was kind of your intention I suppose.
Gobbo Steals a Drillship by Providence 2025-04-08T10:10:47Z ♥ 2
The graphics are neat even without sound. But the controls are complicated, and it gets stuck for a second after an interaction. I couldn't figure out where to throw the coals. The coals should be thrown with more force and some air movement horizontally would have helped with the fun factor.
Deeper by Gargantuan Janitor 2025-04-08T10:00:04Z ♥ 1
oh we are not supposed to, wait a minute..
Consumed by BangKerpow 2025-04-08T09:55:04Z ♥ 1
i can't memorize patterns for every single enemy. you nailed the mood but the wall of lore text didn't help.
INNER DEPTHS IDLE by munmungames 2025-04-08T09:31:53Z ♥ 1
I don't know if that helped my anxiety, but I am not doing another reincarnation. Well done.
Distressing Depths by pcholt 2025-04-07T11:07:36Z ♥ 0
five stars, looked for an endgame but oh well. maybe some treasure chest in the deepest places, i wanted to be able to go deeper and more deeper but tank upgrade isn't available. kudos for pico8
Echo Abyss by Brain-dead Rabbit Games 2025-04-07T10:56:31Z ♥ 0
music is neat. graphics are ok. definitely ship needs a speed boost or more spacing around the mines otherwise it's basically unplayable
Ajurünnak by steve_jobs_real 2025-04-07T10:54:33Z ♥ 0
engaging graphics and audio. gameplay is too difficult to keep playing a little more.
SEABIOSIS by reecemungus 2025-04-07T10:43:34Z ♥ 1
five stars, fun with a clear goal, nice graphics. could use some chill music and some end game. just the type of game i like.
Pogo-Lift by Patatje 2025-04-07T10:37:00Z ♥ 2
fun audio, interesting graphics, appreciate the level based checkpoints, but the second level is hard, couldn't pass through it. need more easy levels to keep the gameplay engaging. No need to ramp up the difficulty, it doesn't add to the fun factor. jump could be adjusted.
Doomscrolling by iovorobiev 2025-04-07T10:29:36Z ♥ 0
itch. page is 404
Sammich Snatcher by Stacy Davidson 2025-04-07T10:29:02Z ♥ 2
No links?
Depth of Mind by FunBanan 2025-04-07T10:20:26Z ♥ 1
i had fun, nice transitions.
Fish Face by pvg 2025-04-07T10:10:39Z ♥ 1
most of the game play is about waiting for arrows to show up. And the amount of wait time is determined by random chance of getting the face straight. Kudos for humor.
Neuronic Netronics by kaliuresis 2025-04-07T09:49:30Z ♥ 1
impressive overall, idea code graphics and controls. couldn't get into the game loop though supposed to match left to the right but how? good job pulling this off.
Refinerator by Jimbly 2025-04-07T09:42:08Z ♥ 1
hints didn't help swaps aren't intuitive, game play is poor. graphics are good music is excellent. single click swap would be helpful.
Ribux - Spelunker delux by daandruff 2025-04-07T09:25:59Z ♥ 0
tutorial please. I throw some things and push some blocks, but couldn't go anywhere.
Clean Down by torte478 2025-04-07T09:20:46Z ♥ 1
good idea, but i already clean my house every 2 months, so why would i do chores on my computer.
A Bat and a Mouse and a Cheese in a Cave by Unfocused Locust Games 2025-04-07T09:15:47Z ♥ 1
Fun audio and overall graphics, unfortunately game play is too hard to be playable. Still 4.5 stars.
Igbi Goes Deep by Jared Saizdelamora 2025-04-07T09:13:50Z ♥ 1
Game doesn't load on ludum dare page, so no votes.
Escape from the Depths of Hell by yohadams 2025-04-07T09:12:38Z ♥ 1
6137, repetitive music, but ok.
Going Down (WEB) by ThatSommeS 2025-04-07T09:05:41Z ♥ 1
70 first time, don't want breaking my keyboard.