Cool concept for the ‘countdown’ theme! I wish the options from the merchant were expanded in terms of dialogue or consequence (maybe buying a certain item would result in our death or multiplying our money, so we would need to be careful what to buy).
I like the art style of drawn characters, objects and animals. The objects that are pasted pngs (golden toilet) did take me out of the world though, I would much rather see the drawn version of it, even if it meant the lack of details, shading or even color.
I like the fact that the game takes into account the amount of money you actually spent. I thought it was a bug at first that I could purchase an item while having no money, but the game ending took that into account, which was a pleasant surprise.
Overall, I think the game is a solid, bug-free concept with a lot of potential. The experience is quick and straight-forward and I believe a sprinkle of additional dialogue would greatly improve it. Great start for your first Game Jam! 👏