I LOVED THIS!!!
This is easily one of the most ambitious and polished entries I’ve played. The art style is fantastic, the shading and sprites look great, and the pirate theme is executed with a ton of personality. The voice acting was a huge surprise and I LOVED IT!!! it adds so much of a vibe to the game!!!. The sound design in general is strong !!!
The upgrade loop is satisfying. Unlocking cannons, improving your ship, and preparing for bigger fights gives that nice incremental feeling. The Kraken fight is a cool highlight, and the overall progression system is very well thought out for a one-week jam.
That said, the early game can feel a bit punishing before you get a few upgrades. Some enemies (puffer fish especially) feel overtuned, and certain projectiles lingering too long can be frustrating. A slightly smoother difficulty curve or a bit more room to recover when overwhelmed would make it even better. I also ran into a couple minor bugs (like collision issues during the Kraken fight), but nothing that takes away from the experience overall.
For a 1-week project, this is REALLY well executed. You should be proud of this one.
Nice work!
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