SKYLINE EXCAVATOR by swordguy47
NOTE: Use the itch.io web embed link to play this game in browser. You can also just download the windows executable if needed.

There's treasure here beneath the sand. TIME TO EXCAVATE.
Use platforms, springs, and boosters to propel yourself up as far as you can before falling down as far as possible.
The harder you fall, the deeper you will dig, unearthing valuable coins, emeralds, and diamonds.
| itch.io web embed | https://itch.io/embed-upload/13313961?color=f8d868 |
| itchio page | https://swordguy47.itch.io/skyline-excavator |
| Original URL | https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/57/skyline-excavator |
Ratings
| Overall | 80th | 4.096⭐ | 28🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 16th | 4.346⭐ | 28🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 163th | 3.788⭐ | 28🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 52th | 4.327⭐ | 28🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 569th | 3.385⭐ | 28🧑⚖️ |
| Humor | 419th | 2.841⭐ | 24🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 523th | 3.44⭐ | 27🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 21🗳️ | 41🗨️ |
super super fun concept. i love the little squash n stretch on the ball, and both the buildup and digging part feel satisfying in their own way. seriously well done!
Certain screens felt a bit unfair since I was placed in a spot that had no platform underneath me and fell instantly, but it's cool that the game presents this as a completion rather than a failure.
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Loved the take on the theme, it's super fun to reward the defeat, losing is anti-frustrating, first time I see this kind of mecanic!
Amazing entry, full 5 stars for me!! :heart: