Puzzle Cove by MaggardJosh

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made by MaggardJosh for Ludum Dare 48 (COMPO)

title Using your trusty trident, solve puzzles and dive deeper and deeper to uncover the secrets of the sea.

Ratings

Overall 17th 4.225⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Fun 29th 4.158⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 305th 3.475⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Theme 408th 3.65⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 239th 3.775⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Audio 236th 3.525⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Humor 280th 2.917⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Mood 282th 3.525⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Given 32🗳️ 16🗨️

Feedback

Sashabox
26. Apr 2021 · 12:31 UTC
Supreme 100/10
Linus Lindberg
26. Apr 2021 · 13:59 UTC
Very impressive for a Ludum Dare entry, I was surprised by how many mechanics threre were. The level design was good. I made it all the way to the end.
stmatn
26. Apr 2021 · 14:11 UTC
This is really awesome!

The graphics look nice and clean. The music fits very well and does not get annoying. Sfx are nice as well.

I like how you designed the levels to teach you the mechanics without feeling like a tutorial. And making the credits page a level itself is a nice idea :D

It reminded me of the ice puzzle of the second Pokemon generation, but without being annoying. Great work :)
LDJam user 237413
27. Apr 2021 · 12:30 UTC
Really enjoyed this game. Game play was simple enough but got the brain thinking. Game was well paced introducing new elements slowly and cleanly. Well done!
zondarg
28. Apr 2021 · 01:07 UTC
Awsome! Reached 13 (the double keys/locks) but got stuck there.. :slight_smile: The game had a certain Pengo vibe, but with a nice twist (or ..trident). Really fun, and feels very polished for a compo game. Great entry! :thumbsup:
Skleembof
28. Apr 2021 · 01:30 UTC
The music is awesome, gives me Ocarina of Time vibes. The gameplay is elegant and fits the theme well. This was very well done and polished for a compo game
hypp
28. Apr 2021 · 05:37 UTC
Excellent puzzle game! Really fun and each problem slighlty harder than the previous one.
Secret Magic 404
28. Apr 2021 · 06:24 UTC
Seamless tutorial is very well designed. It teaches you all the mechanics without feeling like a tutorial.

Level design and to a certain extent game design is one of the hardest things to truly notice and appreciate in a game... yet you did it in 48 hours!

Length of the game is perfect too :smile:

I'm not surprised that this is far from your first game jam... well done!
rhoff95
28. Apr 2021 · 18:06 UTC
Love the art style! Clever mechanic, really fun.
goodwincek
28. Apr 2021 · 18:09 UTC
Nice take on the classic icy floor puzzle! I like the addition of special mechanics as you go deeper. Really solid gameplay and puzzle design!
aeveis
30. Apr 2021 · 03:37 UTC
I beat it! Nice puzzles, I like how the trident stretches. I liked how the visuals supported how the mechanics work too, nice job!
Roolow
30. Apr 2021 · 22:17 UTC
Really good entry. Feels complete, with interesting sokoban mechanics. Great level design and art! Well paced, difficulty seems perfect.
icefallgames
30. Apr 2021 · 22:34 UTC
Very impressive and solid puzzle mechanics. I didn't make it past the 2 key, 2 block, 1 fish puzzle, but I really enjoyed what I played!
juxipolo
02. May 2021 · 18:19 UTC
Good brainteasers! I wish there was an undo a few times on some of the more complicated puzzles.
mrawde
03. May 2021 · 02:38 UTC
Really good level design for teaching all the mechanics and fun puzzles! Excellent work!
fractalsunrise
04. May 2021 · 06:20 UTC
This was fun! I enjoyed how responsive and snappy the movement felt. Lots of good levels and a great difficulty ramp up, which is hard to achieve with so little time; great job!
Super Hadoken
04. May 2021 · 10:56 UTC
Fun and challenging puzzles that were perfectly balanced. Great compo entry.

![3f5a0.png](///raw/be6/e2/z/42228.png)
cheesepencil
04. May 2021 · 19:19 UTC
omg those poor fish, what happens to them when I bump into them??? Great job btw
Pe7e
04. May 2021 · 20:16 UTC
Great game!
blobo
15. May 2021 · 17:47 UTC
I made it to the thanks for playing screen, though I moved on before taking a screenshot because I saw there was more. whoops!

Anyway, this game is fantastic! The artwork as adorable, and the music is pretty catchy. The puzzles are well made, and I love how every mechanic is gradually introduced in a way that intuitively teaches the player exactly how they work.

Great job.