This game is fun and reminds me of my time playing Dredge. No there isn't any fishing, but the boat on the waters with a dark and ominous vibe is great. The narrative is amazing. I think it is unfortunate that this game will probably be lost on too many game jammers since narrative games do not go well for jam games.
I appreciate you taking, what could be a novel, and elevating it with choice and exploration. I found myself reading the side panel until it was quiet. Then I explored with my little boat.
I'm impressed that you got away with the dynamic lighting. Though I am guessing it is limited to run the game well. Great work for your team. I'm going to share this with some friends who also love Lovecraftian/Cosmic Horror like myself.