Ocean Screensaver for Windows 4K

by martta
co-authored: @maiju, @seppo-saamaki
Overall★★★★★★★★★★2.81
Fun★★★★★★★★★★2.56
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.46
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★3.38
Mood★★★★★★★★★★3.02
The rumors of screensavers' death are greatly exaggerated. Ocean Screensaver for Windows 4K 2024 offers a fresh screensaver experience to liven up your computer with colorful, playful fish. Immerse yourself in a vibrant tribute to the classic screensaver era with an interactive twist. As you accumulate mana over time, you can summon more life into the underwater world. It's a screensaver that evolves as you watch.

How to install


1. Unzip
2. Right-click the ocean-screensaver.scr and select "Install"
3. Click OK in the screensaver menu.

Comments16

Martta
Marttaauthor17 Apr 2024, 08:31
Edit: Problems are fixed now.
Danonino20 Apr 2024, 17:18
I am unsure if screensaver can be called a game but thats innovative at least :D
Martta
Marttaauthor20 Apr 2024, 18:18
@danonino Well this screensaver is interactive, you press buttons, accumulate currency to buy stuff and gain score. The score is however hidden because I didnt want to show any numbers on the screen.
Simon Rahnasto
Simon Rahnasto20 Apr 2024, 23:00
This certainly is a unique take on the theme, and in a way I feel like a screensaver is the ultimate way to have an "idle-game", that is such a good idea! How has nobody thought of that before?

The graphics are really nice, I like them a lot and they give off a very soothing and relaxed mood. Being visually pleasing is probably the most important thing for a screensaver.

I have now installed your game as my screensaver, so in a way your game is going to be the game that I see the most of :smile:

Innovative ideas like this are what makes Ludum Dare special, great job!
Klemen
Klemen21 Apr 2024, 10:14
I love it 10/10, but seriously like what has this have to do with the summoning theme?
uthie
uthie22 Apr 2024, 09:05
This is quite the interesting take on the whole topic, quite vibey, no gameplay though :).
Blues
Blues22 Apr 2024, 15:46
we need screensavers in 2024 now more than ever!
Liu Pa Yueh23 Apr 2024, 20:55
I'm amazed at this work, it's so much fun, thank you!
Its_Capp
Its_Capp26 Apr 2024, 22:55
it's interesting but not really a "game"
jk5000
jk500027 Apr 2024, 14:23
The games/screensavers visuals is looking really good. The idea is simple and pretty fun. When testing it, it feels a bit slow, but use it as a screensaver it will work fine. I would have liked a bit of relaxing ocean sound effects. I tried to summon some plants, but I never saw them anywhere. Overall a good and relaxing little game. Well done.
Geckoo1337
Geckoo133727 Apr 2024, 14:35
Pretty fun. Interesting interpretation of the theme. I like when someone creates something which is not a game - strictly speaking. This screensaver is really well done - and the fish is cool. The 4K visuals are impressive. Thank you for the source code. According to your previous post, I downloaded it - and I tested it ++
edj99
edj9928 Apr 2024, 03:40
It's really nice to see something completely original here! Visuals are calm and pleasing, and the game nicely fits the summoning theme.

IMO I think you would see more downloads if the game were playable via HTML5 rather than only via a screensaver file (.scr files have a bad reputation for containing malware). You might also benefit from having a GIF of gameplay, to dispel the idea that it's just a completely idle screensaver with no interaction.

High points for innovation, graphics and mood!
SweetWizzle28 Apr 2024, 21:57
This was very pleasant! The summoning aspect wasn't exactly front and center, but I had a nice time just watching my little fish friends and populating the screen. It really reminds me of the screensavers and timesink games of my youth, well done replicating that.

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