Thank you so much for playing all the way through and for such a detailed comment! This honestly means a lot to me, especially since Fossil Finder was my first game jam and my first time making the art for a game.
And thank you for pointing out all of these issues. The timing bar and the audio/visual feedback are definitely things I noticed but i felt something was wrong with the washing minigame and tried to debug it for hours but i couldn't get the problem so in the limited time i have i concluded this is something i just felt not a problem but , just by playing you discovered the actual problem. At this point after fixing the bug i have to include your name in the credits 😂
I also really like your idea of being able to see the bones you've found through an inventory, and having the discoveries feel more present outside the individual mechanics. If I continue working on the game after the jam, that's definitely something I'd love to explore.
I'm genuinely really happy that you enjoyed the story and the way it led you around the map. Thank you again for taking the time to play it and write such thoughtful feedback! ❤️