Pixel Art graphics have the best ability to stand the test of time. That is why they are used so often. As with most games, you should include a way to remap the controls. Adding more attacks and power ups would help with the combat.
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Hermit the lone sluggish caterpillar of the Sea is looking for a new home, if only it weren't for those annoying sea creatures. Help hermit defend his home using the power of shells.
Left/Right Arrow - left Joystick (XBox): Move Hermit
Up Arrow - Y-Button (XBox): exit/enter shell
F- X-Button (XBox): activate shell ability
Space- A-Button (XBox): jump
Down Arrow- B-Button (XBox): use shell as a shelter
There are 2 types of shells with 2 different abilities, use them wisely.
This game was made during the Global Game Jam 2019 in Geneva.
Additional Credits: Pierrick Oggier (Audio)
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SharpedStoneStudios responds:
Thanks a lot for that!
This was a small game jam game, but we are working on a follow up with the same concept which will be a full game. Check it out here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1773740/Hermit_an_Underwater_Tale/
Neat little way to kill some time. Kinda hoped there would be more shells to exploit though.
SharpedStoneStudios responds:
we are working on a follow-up :)
Check it out here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1773740/Hermit_an_Underwater_Tale/
Fun concept, but needs more refinement in every area.
Fun game with a good concept!
Only issues I ran into were the hitboxes of the crabs not being very forgiving and the controls felling a bit "off" as well. Maybe with the possibility of remapping the keys, this would make it flow more.
nice game, works really well as a time-killer.
SharpedStoneStudios responds:
thanks :D
although I have a bit of a hard time understanding how the grade reflects the comment ^^'
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