Oh wow, that's a really nice game. Really love the vibe and music, it's just, done right. I’m genuinely impressed that you managed to put all of this together in just 3 days. Hats off to the whole team!
It's always nice diving into another narrative-driven game. The art and music are great, and the sheer number of scenarios and endings is reel-y interesting to me, almost smells a bit fishy
pretty cool concept, but there's room for improvement. First thing first, i don't think there's clear enough hint to make up what the word is, i had to read the LD page again just to know what word i should enter. Gameplay wise, i think the backspace should remove a letter one by one, not delete the entire progress and start over. Also, i think you should make the necessary letters spawn more frequently.
Really cool game, loved the art and music. One thing that bugged me a little was in the cave area, the walls/rocks felt more like foreground elements than an actual obstacles, so I kept thinking I could walk through them. Maybe it’s because of the natural rock shapes rather than something more structured, or maybe it’s the color or slight blurriness, i’m not really sure. Still, overall, great game!
Really nice game concept. I personally really like how things gradually get blurry when they're not in focus. It's an interesting and clever take on the theme
This is a really great game. The concept is solid, no tutorial whatsoever but it send the massage clear and loud, that's something. Also love the art. One thing that i'd suggest though, is adding some kind of background music, it doesn't have to be bold, but just enough to break the silence
Okay, first things first, the graphics are GORGEOUS! I have no idea how you guys managed to make this in just 72 hours
Now, moving on, one thing that personally bugged me a little was the controls. Don’t get me wrong, they’re solid, but I think having dedicated buttons for going up and down would feel better, kind of like how Shift and Space work when flying in Minecraft. As for the dash, it feels more natural to map it to the left mouse button, especially since we’re already using the mouse to aim.
And yeah, I agree with the other comments, the game is a little on the though side and fish are definitely hard to find
One more thing I should mention (not sure if it’s performance related or just my laptop), after about 15 minutes of playing, the frame rate dropped hard, like, down to 10 FPS (Again, not sure if that’s the game or if my laptop was just throttling)
I would really love to play another game that explores inner thoughts, but sadly, I don’t understand French :(
Here are my thoughts anyway:
The music / ambient sounds were fantastic. Even though I didn’t understand the dialogue, the sound design alone kept me engaged in the game
One area for improvement: the illusion of “falling”, right now, the only elements selling that effect are the wind sound and the depth meter. I did notice some particles, but they were barely visible. It fells more like standing in a lake rather than falling. I’d suggest either adding a lot more particles, or, slowing down the fall so that the particles linger longer. This would create more of a 'floating downward' feeling, rather than falling from an airplane
Another thing I want to mention is the font choice. Personally, I don’t think the pixelated font fits the tone of the game. I’d suggest using something simpler and more elegant. Or, if you’re going for a more personal vibe, a handwritten font like Amatic SC (what i personally use in my game, tell me ur opinion) or Parisienne might work really well (And yes, in case you were wondering, you can import custom fonts into Unity if you'd like)
I really like the game, very cool concept! I did find the double sonar mechanic a bit confusing at first though. It also wasn’t immediately clear how the sonar works or how it's meant to be used. Maybe adding a clearer visual or audio cue could help players understand it more easily. You could also consider introducing a faster-paced music section before the double sonar, just to help players get more comfortable with the base mechanic first
Cool game concept! But I personally found it hard to tell what obstacle was coming next and where I’d land after jumping, so zooming the camera out a bit might help with that
Also, I’d suggest an ammo system to prevent attack spamming. For example, the player could have 3–5 arrows that slowly recharge over time (like one arrow per second). That would add more tension and introduce a bit of resource management to the combat
Cool game concept, but I personally found it hard to tell which layer the fish were on. To be fair, you did adjust the size and brightness to hint at their position, but I think it’s still not clear enough
Cool game! But I think the controls could be improved. Rather than holding shift and interacting with the lever using the mouse, it would be much easier if the player automatically entered mining mode while holding Shift, or maybe the submarine could switch modes when Shift is pressed.
On a side note, give your game a thumbnail (LDjam not itch.io), it will look more interesting (and probably attract more people/reviewer)
That's a really awesome game. It really feels like a dream. On a side note, i think having more transition for the music would be great. something like a basic fade-in fade-out would work
Great game, i love how the art works so well, the music and the overall mood also. On a side note, you could (though I’m not sure if it would work) add a faint sobbing sound when the player holds back tears (especially toward the end), but make sure to only play it every now and then in case if the player spam the button
LD57 — Depths (48)
Fishing Therapy by Dadidou 2025-04-15T16:19:47Z ♥ 1
really solid game, had fun playing it. Would be nice if there is a sound tho
Dungeons Below by oopsvincent 2025-04-13T12:27:39Z ♥ 1
Really solid game, I had a good time
Descent Protocol by DuKe.ua 2025-04-13T12:25:18Z ♥ 1
Really solid game, I had a good time playing it
The OPERATOR by Tomtomgome 2025-04-13T12:23:28Z ♥ 5
Really solid game, I had a good time playing it
Voidrunner by BinarySpark 2025-04-13T12:21:00Z ♥ 3
Really solid game, I had a good time playing it
Stalked In The Deep by Pulsar 2025-04-13T12:15:52Z ♥ 0
Really solid game, I had a good time
DEEP PIT (you fell) by aniretti 2025-04-12T18:16:08Z ♥ 2
Very unique game, love it! Just realized midway that there's a weight limit of 75 (pounds? KGs? idk), i typed 'plane' and 'satellite' XD
Ad Light by jtap 2025-04-12T18:08:33Z ♥ 1
Such a simple yet genuinely interesting game. The last level sends chills down my spine
Let me home by maxem4ek 2025-04-12T18:03:53Z ♥ 1
This game give me chills
DigDig by Overlix 2025-04-12T18:00:46Z ♥ 4
Oh wow, that's a really nice game. Really love the vibe and music, it's just, done right. I’m genuinely impressed that you managed to put all of this together in just 3 days. Hats off to the whole team!
Deep Discoveries by BigAnt 2025-04-12T17:33:09Z ♥ 1
Pretty unique concept
a shrimply irresistible story by WeeFairyFabi 2025-04-12T17:28:51Z ♥ 2
It's always nice diving into another narrative-driven game. The art and music are great, and the sheer number of scenarios and endings is reel-y interesting to me, almost smells a bit fishy
Depthline by Custodi 2025-04-12T17:11:40Z ♥ 1
pretty cool concept, but there's room for improvement. First thing first, i don't think there's clear enough hint to make up what the word is, i had to read the LD page again just to know what word i should enter. Gameplay wise, i think the backspace should remove a letter one by one, not delete the entire progress and start over. Also, i think you should make the necessary letters spawn more frequently.
Dyamid by leorean 2025-04-12T09:53:10Z ♥ 1
Really cool concept! Kinda reminds me of a puzzle game called Dyo
A Frog Can’t swim by Nicso 2025-04-12T00:53:03Z ♥ 1
Nice game
Dream-Scape by bravelytyped 2025-04-12T00:30:47Z ♥ 2
Pretty nice game
Leap of Faith by Kyrios 2025-04-12T00:11:38Z ♥ 3
Really cool game, loved the art and music. One thing that bugged me a little was in the cave area, the walls/rocks felt more like foreground elements than an actual obstacles, so I kept thinking I could walk through them. Maybe it’s because of the natural rock shapes rather than something more structured, or maybe it’s the color or slight blurriness, i’m not really sure. Still, overall, great game!
Dwingles by Pomo 2025-04-11T23:45:00Z ♥ 2
This made my brain itch, 10/10, would definitely snack on some dwingels
Focus! by grid96 2025-04-10T17:48:52Z ♥ 1
Really nice game concept. I personally really like how things gradually get blurry when they're not in focus. It's an interesting and clever take on the theme
HexaDig by FancyReckless 2025-04-10T17:35:29Z ♥ 1
This is a really great game. The concept is solid, no tutorial whatsoever but it send the massage clear and loud, that's something. Also love the art. One thing that i'd suggest though, is adding some kind of background music, it doesn't have to be bold, but just enough to break the silence
A Call from the Void by Oinkle 2025-04-10T17:21:08Z ♥ 2
Finally all those cryptography classes I’ve been taking paid off. Love the game by the way
The Final Descent by SHAKIROVICH 2025-04-10T17:12:56Z ♥ 1
Bro made Doom from scratch in 48 hours like it was nothing. I’m speechless
DEVLIC`S ABSORPTION by Tugaryn 2025-04-10T17:09:36Z ♥ 1
A very nice game, one that i can see myself lost in it for hours
Onkalo by Chronicpain 2025-04-10T16:58:57Z ♥ 5
Is it even legal to be this cool?
Depth Self - A narrative game by Flokami 2025-04-10T16:48:09Z ♥ 2
HOW- Just, like, HOW
To The Core by izzqz 2025-04-10T16:42:48Z ♥ 2
Hmm... yes... He is the impostor, the cheeks never lie
Miner Complications by shamotte 2025-04-10T16:21:36Z ♥ 2
This game is oddly satisfying. The music, the movement, the art,, it all comes together beautifully. Overall, a great game!
Anglerfisch by Arluci 2025-04-10T16:09:43Z ♥ 1
Okay, first things first, the graphics are GORGEOUS! I have no idea how you guys managed to make this in just 72 hours
Now, moving on, one thing that personally bugged me a little was the controls. Don’t get me wrong, they’re solid, but I think having dedicated buttons for going up and down would feel better, kind of like how Shift and Space work when flying in Minecraft. As for the dash, it feels more natural to map it to the left mouse button, especially since we’re already using the mouse to aim.
And yeah, I agree with the other comments, the game is a little on the though side and fish are definitely hard to find
One more thing I should mention (not sure if it’s performance related or just my laptop), after about 15 minutes of playing, the frame rate dropped hard, like, down to 10 FPS (Again, not sure if that’s the game or if my laptop was just throttling)
Depth of your Thoughts by mauzart 2025-04-09T12:26:30Z ♥ 2
I would really love to play another game that explores inner thoughts, but sadly, I don’t understand French :(
Here are my thoughts anyway:
The music / ambient sounds were fantastic. Even though I didn’t understand the dialogue, the sound design alone kept me engaged in the game
One area for improvement: the illusion of “falling”, right now, the only elements selling that effect are the wind sound and the depth meter. I did notice some particles, but they were barely visible. It fells more like standing in a lake rather than falling. I’d suggest either adding a lot more particles, or, slowing down the fall so that the particles linger longer. This would create more of a 'floating downward' feeling, rather than falling from an airplane
Another thing I want to mention is the font choice. Personally, I don’t think the pixelated font fits the tone of the game. I’d suggest using something simpler and more elegant. Or, if you’re going for a more personal vibe, a handwritten font like Amatic SC (what i personally use in my game, tell me ur opinion) or Parisienne might work really well (And yes, in case you were wondering, you can import custom fonts into Unity if you'd like)
Submerged Pulse by Pandalk 2025-04-09T11:56:37Z ♥ 2
I really like the game, very cool concept! I did find the double sonar mechanic a bit confusing at first though. It also wasn’t immediately clear how the sonar works or how it's meant to be used. Maybe adding a clearer visual or audio cue could help players understand it more easily. You could also consider introducing a faster-paced music section before the double sonar, just to help players get more comfortable with the base mechanic first
In the Inferno by Talia 2025-04-09T11:41:02Z ♥ 1
Cool game concept! But I personally found it hard to tell what obstacle was coming next and where I’d land after jumping, so zooming the camera out a bit might help with that
Also, I’d suggest an ammo system to prevent attack spamming. For example, the player could have 3–5 arrows that slowly recharge over time (like one arrow per second). That would add more tension and introduce a bit of resource management to the combat
Deep Dive Probe by MikhailNe 2025-04-09T11:30:47Z ♥ 1
Cool game concept, but I personally found it hard to tell which layer the fish were on. To be fair, you did adjust the size and brightness to hint at their position, but I think it’s still not clear enough
Dungeon Chef by Clare_Chan1738 2025-04-09T11:22:48Z ♥ 1
Cool game concept, but I think the dialogue could be a bit faster
Mush Rush by mcovert 2025-04-09T11:12:51Z ♥ 1
Cool game concept. This was a very enjoyable experience for its scale
Endless Depth by Dywanix 2025-04-09T10:12:57Z ♥ 1
A very nice little game. A little music / sound effect would make it better
Siren Song of the Deep by merc37 2025-04-09T10:00:34Z ♥ 1
Cool game! But I think the controls could be improved. Rather than holding shift and interacting with the lever using the mouse, it would be much easier if the player automatically entered mining mode while holding Shift, or maybe the submarine could switch modes when Shift is pressed.
On a side note, give your game a thumbnail (LDjam not itch.io), it will look more interesting (and probably attract more people/reviewer)
Helldriver 2 by oxnh 2025-04-08T16:06:23Z ♥ 2
The devil goes way too hard
A Well to Wonderland by Mathieu Chougui 2025-04-08T15:52:37Z ♥ 5
This is insane. the art style, the music, i love it. Also, idk why but i have a feeling that this could make a good rhythm-based game
Turtle slide by Ansible 2025-04-08T15:37:20Z ♥ 1
this game made me question my life choices
Gaga Diver by JustusPan 2025-04-08T15:35:17Z ♥ 1
Is it just me or does the game sometimes spawn way more fish than other times
The Depths of Gitche Gumee by Deruitda 2025-04-08T15:27:43Z ♥ 3
who cares about mining, i'm here to become dolphin
Not Too Deep by Crak 2025-04-08T14:38:25Z ♥ 4
the finger made me question my life choices
Dataminers by bubblewandgames 2025-04-08T14:27:39Z ♥ 1
The concept is simple, but the way you execute it makes it so good
Somnium by Roitchie 2025-04-08T13:48:15Z ♥ 3
That's a really awesome game. It really feels like a dream. On a side note, i think having more transition for the music would be great. something like a basic fade-in fade-out would work
Echoes of the Deep by nyxkn 2025-04-08T12:50:18Z ♥ 1
i'm feeling subnautica
CONFESSION by pavlov36 2025-04-08T12:38:47Z ♥ 2
Is the game unfinished? I genuinely curious about what happens at 100%
Awakening by Celian 2025-04-08T12:26:59Z ♥ 2
The ending gave me chills
Poor Julio... by Sayeg 2025-04-08T12:17:54Z ♥ 1
Great game, i love how the art works so well, the music and the overall mood also. On a side note, you could (though I’m not sure if it would work) add a faint sobbing sound when the player holds back tears (especially toward the end), but make sure to only play it every now and then in case if the player spam the button