First of all, you finished a game that looks great overall — and achieving that in just 7 days and just by yourself is impressive. Great job!
Things I liked:
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Driving the rover felt great. I really enjoyed the sensation of traveling across the dunes — the movement feels satisfying and immersive.
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My team had a similar idea when we were brainstorming for this jam, and I think you executed it very well. With more development time, this could become a very entertaining and polished game.
Constructive Feedback:
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I would suggest positioning the camera slightly higher behind the rover, as it sometimes clips below the ground when jumping over the dunes.
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Introducing an energy system that gradually depletes over time and can be recharged by collecting scattered energy resources around the level could add tension and make the gameplay more challenging.
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I would also revisit the rover’s camera controls. Even with the sensitivity set to 1, it felt overly sensitive. Personally, I would consider restricting the camera to a forward-facing view only, as the 360° option felt somewhat distracting while driving.