And deeper goes the keeper by Nicso

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made by Nicso for Ludum Dare 48 (COMPO)

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Exploration game

Find and light all the plants

options :

press f1 to switch to low quality.

f2 for normal

and f3 for ultra

(the game is quite demanding on ressources and not optimized by any means)

Keyboard controls :

  • wasd to move (or zqsd for azerty)
  • arrows for lights
  • space + holding an arrow key for launching a light

Gamepad controls :

  • left stick to move
  • X O □ ∆ or x a y b for lights
  • any shoulder buttons + holding a front button for launching a light

Ratings

Overall 18th 4.224⭐ 31🧑‍⚖️
Fun 143th 3.839⭐ 30🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 89th 3.982⭐ 30🧑‍⚖️
Theme 50th 4.278⭐ 29🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 1th 4.81⭐ 31🧑‍⚖️
Audio 3th 4.482⭐ 30🧑‍⚖️
Mood 1th 4.638⭐ 31🧑‍⚖️
Given 46🗳️ 39🗨️

Feedback

Geniye
26. Apr 2021 · 06:22 UTC
I loved the aesthetic of this! Its such a simple but well executed idea! The audio and graphics fit the vibe so well! I wasn't sure what to do when I got to the bottom where it teaches you how to launch lights maybe there wasn't anymore after that but still good job!
🎤 Nicso
26. Apr 2021 · 12:06 UTC
@geniye there is definitely more to see, there is a hole on the roof where you can throw a light to open the "door"


Thanks for the the feedback, glade you liked it
ehtd
27. Apr 2021 · 03:23 UTC
This was an amazing game, made it all the way to the end. Reminded me a lot about Eden by Pixeljunk

Being nitpicky the one thing I would improve are the controls, they felt to complex for the action they were doing.

Try and review 20 games, I think you can get a high score. But need 20 reviews.
Alina Baybulatova
27. Apr 2021 · 12:34 UTC
Very cool atmosphere! And great graphic style)
Jamie simpson
27. Apr 2021 · 12:39 UTC
simple and beautiful, the controls where nice and the gameplay was good too. I think this game has a lot of potential to be something greater.
MB2308
27. Apr 2021 · 16:00 UTC
Really beautiful art style, and amazing lighting!
oc1d
27. Apr 2021 · 18:34 UTC
Amazing Atmosphere! Thank you :) Light and Sound super nice. The length was good given this Competition and so many games, but I would have liked to play more. Issues: Sound can stack and distort, on the gamepad I can press all four buttons at the same time, giving me more light.. It feels a bit like cheating. Only one should be allowed to be active at a time! :)
OldDog
27. Apr 2021 · 18:39 UTC
the color are so nice~
Spider058
27. Apr 2021 · 18:54 UTC
this is such a good game! how did you made this in this amount of time?
Theg
27. Apr 2021 · 19:42 UTC
Very pretty game, it's very gratifying to turn on a light and have it show the way forward. Loved the mood.
Kohonens
27. Apr 2021 · 22:12 UTC
WOW
nwt
28. Apr 2021 · 00:48 UTC
I had a great time playing this game.
Instant immersion in the world. Being alone, exploring the abyss, going into
the unknown. I felt I was really going in an adventure. A sense of
dangers and risk but still the will to push forward.
The oppressive darkness around me and the relief of finding light sources.
The progression felt really natural. Really clever game design and mechanics.
You nailed so many thing with this game. Awesome!

Thank you for this moment.
axeltherabbit
28. Apr 2021 · 10:53 UTC
This is the best game I have played so far, I wish I was so good with the audio.
It reminded me a bit of Limbo
Goutye
28. Apr 2021 · 11:28 UTC
The mood of this game with the sounds, the graphics are amazingly great! :v: I had a real peaceful swim with plenty of fun reaching the bottom of the sea. Amazing game, thank you and Congratulations :smile:
Jupiter_Hadley
28. Apr 2021 · 14:24 UTC
Neat world! I included it in my compilation video series of a bunch of LDJAM games!
https://youtu.be/bDsxxURqUQM
LePoulet
28. Apr 2021 · 14:52 UTC
wow, so few rating for this masterpiece. Definitivly a must see for this ludum dare. great work
LDJam user 235694
28. Apr 2021 · 14:54 UTC
So beautiful graphic, its amazing.
BinarySpark
28. Apr 2021 · 14:58 UTC
Gorgeous aesthetics! The ambient music and the lighting / particles make for a very pretty and captivating experience. Looks absolutely great. I'm not too sure what I was actually doing, but it was a cool experience nonetheless :grin:
Becher
28. Apr 2021 · 14:58 UTC
Realy unique experience! congrat ;)
Frostfall
28. Apr 2021 · 15:21 UTC
Really Really impressive. A wonderful concept with a lot a polish. First game i've given all five stars. It looks and sounds really nice, and the overall concept is really clever. You could even get real spooky with it. Well done!
Foursay
28. Apr 2021 · 16:02 UTC
This game is Amazing! the art style and the audio really makes the gameplay spenlendid! I really enjoy exploring with the light ball and the shader looks pretty nice for this game's mood. Absolutely unique and great experience! Nice Job!
🎤 Nicso
28. Apr 2021 · 19:34 UTC
thank you everyone for the kind comments :heart:
mlho7
29. Apr 2021 · 17:40 UTC
Je savais pas non plus que tu faisais des jeux, et je dois dire que celui là est absolument magnifique.
L'ambiance sonore et générale, la DA couplée au jeu de lumière, c'est sompteux. La navigation subaquatique est ultra bien rendue, fluide et maniable, bref, un grand bravo!
Viperux
29. Apr 2021 · 18:20 UTC
Well, nice work with that graphic. The mood reminded me the game Journey. I liked a lot exploring those dark underwater world :-)
sekol
01. May 2021 · 18:14 UTC
Awesome game, one of the best submissions I have encountered so far.
The mood, visual style and sound design were superb. I liked the innovative gameplay.

One thing which I think could be enhanced is the controls: Using gamepad was pretty good, but keyboard controls seem to me little hard to get used to so i think i could be little more fluid (for example i kept on trying to fire the balls by holding space and pressing arrows, but maybe its just my problem)

Great work!!!
katamary
01. May 2021 · 20:40 UTC
One of the best game in this LD! I had an amazing meditative experience! It's a shame that the game doesn't have an interesting targets to explore. However I rate this game highly!
3LSTMsInATrenchcoat
06. May 2021 · 10:46 UTC
Without a doubt the best "deep sea lighting" game I've played so far. The marine snow particles are a great touch and the audio is perfect as well.
José Bonilla
17. May 2021 · 22:16 UTC
This is a gorgeous experience, the graphics and mood earn top marks. Beautiful, beautiful game. I felt it just a tad slow and I think increasing this just a little bit would improve the overall game experience even more. Congrats, especially for compo!
Nectanebo
19. May 2021 · 01:38 UTC
WOW! I really dont have much to say. I feel like our games are some kind of lost siblings, your aesthetic is way better though! Really really love the lighting, you surely deserve to be first at graphics! You're great, keep it going!