Scale the Depths
09/05 Update - We are excited that you can now Wishlist the full game on Steam. We're actively planning improvements and new features that we can’t wait for you to experience. Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for your continued support!
08/27 Update - Thanks to everyone for the amazing feedback, we're so glad you all enjoyed the game! We loved working on this game so much that we are planning a new and improved version soon. Check out our website or follow Glass Gecko Games on Itch.io for updates and more!
09/04 Update - We made it to the Top 20 GMTK video, and we couldn’t have done it without all your incredible support, feedback, and enjoyment of our little fish game! We're more motivated than ever to turn this into a full game, packed with more features, fish, friends to feed, and plenty of fun for you to enjoy! Be sure to follow Glass Gecko Games on our socials and itch.io for updates. Thank you all for making this jam an amazing experience—we couldn’t have done it without you!
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This game was made for the 2024 GMTK Game Jam. You are a robot built to feed hungry aquatic "customers"! Scale the depths with your trusty fishing rod, then scale the depths again, but in the sense of scaling fish. It's best played in full-screen.
~=-------------CONTROLS------------=~
A / D Keys: Move left and right (player and fishing hook)
E Key: Interact
Mouse: Everything else
~=-----------HOW TO PLAY----------=~
1. Start at the far left and interact to start fishing. The fishing line will automatically descend; use A and D to control its direction. Ram a fish with the hook to deal damage to it, fishing it up after dealing enough.
2. Take your newly caught fish to the Scaling station, where you can scale your newly caught fish. Once you're done scaling a fish, press the button at the top right corner to finish!
3. Feed your cleaned fish to the hungry customer on the right, who will pay you after they're fully satiated.
4. Access the shop using the button in the top right corner to purchase upgrades for your knife, fishing line, and hook!
5. Repeat, until you finally SCALE THE DEPTHS!
~=-------------CREDITS------------=~
Chace Nielson (Kar2fast) - Programming
Emmanuel Omari-Osei (E-man248) - Programming
4n6u - Programming
Oluwatoni Osho - Programming, Sound, Music
Serpexnessie - Art
Pepocandii - Art
Gaul_Blatter - Music
Madog - QA
SharkyFerret - Special Thanks
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This game was made as part of the GMTK Game Jam 2024, with the "Built to Scale" theme. In this game, you are a robot BUILT TO SCALE Fish and the Depths!
Made by Glass Gecko Games (Itch page)
During the jam, the executable download was broken, but the WebGL version was perfectly functional. Post-jam, a new .zip containing the working game executable was uploaded--There are no differences between this new version and the original WebGL version of the game.
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Awesome game! For some reason the audio is super crackly and annoying. Other than that it's great.
Love this game so much. I did seem to break it with a specific dolphin but other than that I thoroughly enjoyed this!
Very calming game.
Very interesting game, already wishlisted :D
A lot of fun, I'm having a great time! Had one bug where line started to pull up and camera snapped back to boat and stuck there. Otherwise super cool
There is a bug. all the equipment is at the highest level. Pressing E to feed the fish block does not work.
Was fun, fished everything
The Orca is misspelled as ocra
But the game is a little short
AMAZING
The browser version of the game isn't working for me, A and D don't move the character.
Edit: It just started working once I reloaded the page... nvm
i beat the game but i want more :,-(
this is a very good and relaxing game but
A few things I would recommend adding
- fish discovery
- The "next fish button" is easier to use or automatically goes to the next fish
- Different fish meat sprites, like the leviathan.
and maybe add seagulls as a customer?
is the leviathan the last fish
Will the mermaid be dateable in the full version? (asking for a friend)
This game is really incredible but PLEASE change the eye on the Ocean Sunfish while you're scaling it oh my god its so scary
agreed, it jumpscared me first me first time i saw it
what's wrong with it
it looks freaky and it stares right at you
It's a good game, not too hard and not too easy to play
Give lil bit challenge too
love it
Satisfying and fun, good game.
Very fun game
simple and cool game
cool game
enjoyed playing this, i think i ended the game lol, no more to fish LOL
Love this game hope it will keep being updated but sadly doubt it and IS THAT AMONGUS IN THE MARBLE TABLE TOP!!!
i've played a few times and really enjoy it everytime.
"customers"??? why is it in quotations?
I saw glitch play this so i am ig
i seen a youtber play this
the game is fun,
however please do these 2 things:
- add object pooling on the scales, so that it doesn't freeze when loading a fish with a bunch of scales (the game tries to instantiate too many objects)
- give me a keyboard shortcut / a single on screen button to go to the next fish (having to press 2 buttons, once in the top right another time in the center, to go to the next fish, feels clunky. it disrupts my funky flow)
feedback aside, preparing fish for sea creatures its a very fun idea :D and i never knew cutting scales could be so satisfying
Desarrollador: Serpexnessie
Género: Simulación, Aventura
Duración estimada: Sesiones cortas y rejugables
📝 CONVIÉRTETE EN UN ROBOT PESCADOR Y CHEF SUBMARINO
En "SCALE THE DEPTHS", asumes el rol de un robot diseñado para pescar y preparar pescado para clientes acuáticos hambrientos. Desciende a las profundidades con tu confiable caña de pescar, captura diversas especies marinas, límpialas y sírvelas a tus exigentes comensales. Una combinación única de pesca y cocina que pondrá a prueba tu destreza y rapidez.
🎨 ESTILO VISUAL PIXELADO CON ENCANTO RETRO
El juego presenta gráficos en pixel art que evocan la nostalgia de los clásicos de 8 bits. Los colores vibrantes y los diseños detallados de las criaturas marinas crean una atmósfera acogedora y atractiva que invita a la exploración y la diversión.
🎮 MECÁNICAS INNOVADORAS QUE COMBINAN PESCA Y COCINA
Utiliza las teclas A y D para mover al robot y controlar la dirección del anzuelo mientras desciende automáticamente. Una vez que captures un pez, llévalo a la estación de limpieza donde, con el ratón, eliminarás las escamas y lo prepararás para servir. Cada acción, desde la pesca hasta la preparación, está diseñada para ser intuitiva y desafiante, ofreciendo una experiencia única y entretenida.
⏳ DIVERSIÓN RÁPIDA CON ALTA REJUGABILIDAD
Diseñado para partidas cortas, "SCALE THE DEPTHS" es perfecto para sesiones rápidas. La variedad de peces, las mejoras disponibles y la creciente dificultad aseguran que cada partida sea fresca y emocionante, incentivando al jugador a mejorar y descubrir nuevas estrategias.
📌 ¿RECOMENDADO?
✅ Sí. Si buscas una experiencia única que combine pesca, cocina y gestión en un entorno submarino encantador, "SCALE THE DEPTHS" es una opción que no te decepcionará.
🔗 Juégalo aquí: https://serpexnessie.itch.io/scale-the-depths
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fish/10
very nice! slick game loop, very fun!
THE HORRORS THE HORRORS THE HORRORS THE HORRORS
very cool. as i thought the oceon sunfish was a box fish. atleast i learnt about new sea animals
very cool
i found 2 amongus
Great game but some times i cannot move when i load it
wow! Nice
BEST FISHING GAME EVER!
I wish The Horrors fit on my countertop so I could get a full view of them, but other than that great game!
its a good game