Paint some pixel art on a fun, little pixel island! #beginner in game jam: https://itch.io/jam/-pixel-game-jam-2024

*Try File 3*

Controller supported, but mouse and key required when in any menu (sorry, I ran out of time).

Game Loop: Paint "Pixels" using Shoulder buttons or mouse clicks.  Paint is automatically created by using water/aqua and coral (obviously).  Must go underwater to gather coral (and water, wouldn't you know).  Must be above water to gather energy from the sun (for your light) and to paint pixels. The cycle is never ending.

Roguelike game: Paint most of the picture to win the level.  See if you can beat all 6 levels... multiple times!  Upgrade your character between runs to make things easier.

Enemies:

Jellyfish:  Finds painted pixels and splashes AQUA on them to remove paint.

Shark: Roams underwater and eats coral.  Will eat you as well if you get close enough.  Shine light to stun them and then attack them (or escape).  Use your light wisely!

Controls (written for Xbox controller, sorry.  I like Nintendo/Sony, but I used an Xbox controller for this)
Joystick or A/S/D/W to move.
Trigger buttons or mouse clicks to shoot.  1/2 or Shoulder buttons to toggle projectile direction.
B on controller or E on Keyboard to use drone (long press to recall).
X on controller or Shift to use light (underwater only).
Right Special on controller (start button) or ESC to open in game menu (there is no pause, just a menu to quit).
Left special on controller or TAB to toggle map.
Secret control is Y on controller or Q on keyboard, hold to zoom far out to view your masterpiece.

Used Assets (thank you very much!)
Shark/Jellyfish asset from: https://nszym.itch.io/spearfishing-assets-pack.
Audio from Unreal Plugin "Ultimate SFX" https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/ultimate-sfx-bundle.
Knight asset from: https://jumpbutton.itch.io/girlknightasset.
All other "art" made by me (Quotes as I'm not a great artist).
Ultra Dynamic Sky:https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/ultra-dynamic-sky (only used for light.  Probably didn't need to use it...)

Known issue: Shark sprite will be backwards about 50% of them time :( Something about balance, I assume.  Only two enemies (time!). Itch doesn't let me select $0 to download.  Coral only respawns once, so you'll run out on smaller levels.

Having trouble winning?  Try file 3.