The environment is really pretty given the timeframe of the jam. I always like fishing in games, and this one did not disappoint. Bringing the fishes to the cave could have been a bit easier, but I guess it adds to the anticipation of what will happen when you drop it down :)
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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Fun | #38 | 3.130 | 3.130 |
| Presentation | #40 | 3.652 | 3.652 |
| Overall | #45 | 3.333 | 3.333 |
| Cozy Spring Vibes | #54 | 3.217 | 3.217 |
Ranked from 23 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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Really liked it :)
The visuals are great and it's really cozy I managed to get to the ending on my second attempt because I got stuck at the junction between the dock (the wooden platform) and the first Island the first time (I don't really know how tho)
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CatPuccino cafeWould you give me some details on how you did the water? Also is there a blurred outline effect around the trees? Liked the visuals a lot. Would like juicier gameplay and sounds is all I'd say. Plot was really cool and well-executed especially in the short time we had
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Cloud KingyHello! Thank you for checking our game ^^
The water was made using this shader https://godotshaders.com/shader/another-water-shader/ - but edited to remove foam, and depth effects which are not supported on the web because of lack of depth texture. For the color and normal map it's using a seamless FastNoiseLite texture with color ramp clamping the top and bottom values.
https://godotshaders.com/shader/simple-sobel-filter/ is a screenspace effect used for the outlines (very subtle because it darkens the game considerably), just with `color + sobel edge detection` line uncommented and 'g' value plugged to alpha.
Did the sounds not play for you?
Let me know if you need more details :)
I tried to fish in the pond :P and apparently I got a fish from the trees somehow :D
Well done making a 3d game like this in such a short time! The atmosphere is very chill and in theme. Looking forward to seeing more gameplay! I didn't manage to discover what the sacrifices were. What did I miss?
Cheers!
Oh, the house has no collisions just so you know :D
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Cozy GrowthThere's now thirty million dead fishies under the sand hahahah the island likes to steal
I really enjoyed your game! the whole environment is damn cool for a 3 day jam and I LOVED the ending.
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Spring is ComingHere you feel the serenity of the salty sea and reinvigorating spring.
Hey... what do I have to do with the salty sea??
This game has a very creepy atmosphere... which I love! It's almost like a liminal space? The fishing was a little wonky (about half of the time my bobber would revolve around me) but I managed. I enjoyed the vibe. I didn't quite understand the ending but it definitely weirded me out, which I think is what ya'll were going for. Good job!
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Lazy Beesreally nice game, initially i've had a hard time figuring out what to do, but i managed to get to the end. loved the atmosphere, it was a little bit creepy especially at the end :D
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Fire in SpringThis is really cool. The colors, water effects, and sound really made the vibe work. The fishing was a little finnicky, but fun to play around with once I worked out the details of how it works. The ending was surprising and felt very Lovecraftian in a nice way. Great job on this!
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Sprouts and SaucersI really like that the visuals transmit a very cozy vibe, but the objective of the game is something more dark(sacrificing fish). It's a really nice contrast.
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