This was extremely well done. I do hope you have plans for progression.There have been a few games that have grabbed my attention and this is one of them. I literally made an account just to let you know how amazing this game is.
Thanks for the heads up! I made a Linux build too, but just in case there is any problem I left a note to let people know the Windows version works under Wine!
Very well done! Absolutely loved it! I loved the concept and the art style of the game. Very original as well! I’ve personally never played something like this before. But my god that ending... I still get very sad every time I think about it. Absolutely well done!
To anyone reading this, rate this game, it only takes three clicks! It's the least you can do to encourage the developer into making more of that delicious stuff.
Came from a YouTube showcase, made an account just to buy this, and ended up playing this game several times by now—it’s a really, really fantastic little game! It holds a lot of charm and succeeds in being creepy and unsettling in all the right ways, without ever overdoing it or crossing into the realm of silly. The simple controls really complement the theme of struggling at the bottom of the food-chain (before gradually rising up, that is). I’m finding myself very enamored with the art style, too—it succeeds in feeling totally unique despite the massive number of indie games that also opt for pixel styles. The sound design, too—there is nothing about this I actively dislike. It’s very obvious a lot of love was put into this by everyone on the team.
Really looking forward to seeing more projects from both of you. Hope you’ll consider making a full-length game or sequel to this; I’d love to play more of this and am insatiably curious what the Borrus would grow into! Definitely going to keep my eyes peeled for future works from you. Creepiness is definitely your forté.
We planned it to be a short but enjoyable experience so we consider it finished! We are also already working on the next project so you can expect more strange stuff in the future!
Haha! That was great. Awesome progression. So happy you pulled it off! (My kids were fascinated, confused, and scared while I played it, so I'd say you managed to achieve what you were going for!)
We had a blast! Great tension, inventive and fresh looking art. When it ended, we were sad because we wanted more! :) Good luck on future development efforts...
I thought this game would be one of those "big fish eating small fish and grow bigger" types of games. And for the most part it is. But the creatures are so awesome and you don't know what's going to happen next! But... everything meet the same fate at the end which is sad :(
This is such a good game! The sound works really well, the animation is cool, and it handles really well. Plus it's pure nightmare fuel and it's twisted so what's not to love?!? Really great job guys!
Great game. Loved the music and atmosphere. Took me a bit to realize you had to break through the yellow eye walls. Fun to run around, get larger, and dodge things, then come back to eat them all later as you grow. Great polish and execution, guys. You could make this longer with more stuff to do any maybe sell it.
Glad you enjoyed it! I tried out your Seeker game last night. You've got some really good stuff there. Once I have some time I'll make sure to finish it!
So this was a really cool, creepy and atmospheric short game with lovely pixel art, smooth gameplay, a tense soundtrack and simple but challenging game mechanic.
Just played through and think its really great, there were some pretty tense moments (especially the 'boss') and parts which left me feeling almost guilty? Thats weird.
Now that im finished, a beautiful project with a beautiful end.
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Wow that was amazing!! I desperately hope there will be more. I've never hoped a game was just a demo, because like I need more of this.
This was extremely well done. I do hope you have plans for progression.There have been a few games that have grabbed my attention and this is one of them. I literally made an account just to let you know how amazing this game is.
You need to do what the hollow knight devs did and make this a full fledged game, like a fish evolution game with the orange squid thing!
It's a sad thing
So true
The graphics are beautiful and I love it!
This game is soooo goooood. An absolute gem. Please, i need moarrrrr!!
I love the style of the monsters, great short game :D
I Really hope to see a sequal to this !!!! If anybody is still debating on playing this stop and give a try now. you wont be the same after playing
You mean Sea-quel
btw, this runs in Linux under Wine without issue. It would be safe to add the Linux tag to it.
Thanks for the heads up! I made a Linux build too, but just in case there is any problem I left a note to let people know the Windows version works under Wine!
MEGA :D
I. WANT. MORE!
Do you swallow the sea... or does the sea swallow you?
This was very interesting.
What an unexpected game!!! I simply loved it! This is very original work. Keep making awesome stuff!!!
This game is absolutely amazing.
To anyone reading this, rate this game, it only takes three clicks! It's the least you can do to encourage the developer into making more of that delicious stuff.
Brilliant work but you already know I feel this way!
Creepy, but I loved it! Great work!
Hope to see more. That ending tho :-O
Gotta get mark to play this
Very good and also rather horrifying on several levels. I loved the look, the sounds and the general theme.
Came from a YouTube showcase, made an account just to buy this, and ended up playing this game several times by now—it’s a really, really fantastic little game! It holds a lot of charm and succeeds in being creepy and unsettling in all the right ways, without ever overdoing it or crossing into the realm of silly. The simple controls really complement the theme of struggling at the bottom of the food-chain (before gradually rising up, that is). I’m finding myself very enamored with the art style, too—it succeeds in feeling totally unique despite the massive number of indie games that also opt for pixel styles. The sound design, too—there is nothing about this I actively dislike. It’s very obvious a lot of love was put into this by everyone on the team.
Really looking forward to seeing more projects from both of you. Hope you’ll consider making a full-length game or sequel to this; I’d love to play more of this and am insatiably curious what the Borrus would grow into! Definitely going to keep my eyes peeled for future works from you. Creepiness is definitely your forté.
Thank you for your kind words! We are so happy to see people enjoying it so much. You can totally expect from us way more strange stuff in the future!
Love, love, LOVE it. I really hope there will be a second!
Is the game finished and needs no more updates? Also, are you gonna expand on the concept in the future? The whole idea and universe seem fascinating!
Hey! Thanks for playing the game!
We planned it to be a short but enjoyable experience so we consider it finished!
We are also already working on the next project so you can expect more strange stuff in the future!
Will it be set in the same universe? I mean, I'm not demanding anything, but that would be great if you had that in mind for the future projects...
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Haha! That was great. Awesome progression. So happy you pulled it off! (My kids were fascinated, confused, and scared while I played it, so I'd say you managed to achieve what you were going for!)
We had a blast! Great tension, inventive and fresh looking art. When it ended, we were sad because we wanted more! :) Good luck on future development efforts...
i love the game the art and the atmosphere i love Pixel art games its such an honor to play this game kudos to the developers and the artist :))
here is a little vid that i posted in my channel
This game was incredible. I would appreciate it if you were
to check out my video!
Fantastic video, picked up and figured out the game at lightening speeds.
I thought this game would be one of those "big fish eating small fish and grow bigger" types of games. And for the most part it is. But the creatures are so awesome and you don't know what's going to happen next! But... everything meet the same fate at the end which is sad :(
This is such a good game! The sound works really well, the animation is cool, and it handles really well. Plus it's pure nightmare fuel and it's twisted so what's not to love?!? Really great job guys!
Really great video. R.I.P. Borrus gone but not forgotten.
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So... what happened at the end? I don't understand at all...
The big creatures eat the small. You become big, and are then eaten by the biggest creature - industry.
Great game!! Loved the surreal design of all creatures (especially the boss). Eerie experience and lots of fun to play. Really, play it!
Awesome to hear that a lot of love was poured into those creature designs.
Really interesting game. Reminded me very much of Ecco the Dolphin but more surreal and eerie.
An experience clearly crafted with love. Truly enjoyed playing it, well done to the developers!!
Thank you!
Great game. Loved the music and atmosphere. Took me a bit to realize you had to break through the yellow eye walls. Fun to run around, get larger, and dodge things, then come back to eat them all later as you grow. Great polish and execution, guys. You could make this longer with more stuff to do any maybe sell it.
Glad you enjoyed it! I tried out your Seeker game last night. You've got some really good stuff there. Once I have some time I'll make sure to finish it!
It's a wonderfully crafted world filled with beautifully creepy life. Take some time and explore the corners. Fantastic!
Sea Swallowed.
I don't want to spoil anything but do yourself a favor and play all the way through! Nice work to all involved! :)
10/10, makes me want a burger
Makes me want to be a burger
So this was a really cool, creepy and atmospheric short game with lovely pixel art, smooth gameplay, a tense soundtrack and simple but challenging game mechanic.
Just played through and think its really great, there were some pretty tense moments (especially the 'boss') and parts which left me feeling almost guilty? Thats weird.
Now that im finished, a beautiful project with a beautiful end.
Well done to the team, 100% worth it.
Thank you so much I'll pass this onto the team!