Captured Tides

by mechanicallife

co-authored: @emmatw, @eretol, @glowt, @molvin, @tannimun

Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.72

Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.26

Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.33

Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.94

Graphics★★★★★★★★★★3.89

Audio★★★★★★★★★★3.54

Humor★★★★★★★★★★1.85

Mood★★★★★★★★★★4.33

Something is amiss. You have arrived in search of treasure, but nothing is as you had expected...

Explore using your boat, control using Mouse+Keyboard. Interact with Left Click and Disengage with Right Click. WASD movement, T for taking pictures, G for picturebook. Control your Signalscope using Q/E, A/D, W/S. Anchor your boat by clicking the ladder when connected to land.

Comments2

LDJam user 40770328 Apr 2026, 13:55

Very cool and relaxing game! Great use of the theme. I really like the art style, especially the sky.

A bit more visual feedback would definitely help so the player knows when they can use the ladder and similar interactions. But I really like the game loop overall.

The boat reminded me of Jaws 😄 I hope you continue working on this project after the jam!

LDJam user 42369328 Apr 2026, 21:15

Really relaxing and more than enjoyable.

We loved controlling the boat and the little pictures we can take are an awesome touch !

Loved the sensation when you reach an island, so satisfying! :)

Awesome work!

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