I completely overhauled the level design and restarted testing. I was worried the puzzles might be too hard, but a friend who tested it managed to finish all the way to the ending. I’m incredibly thankful for the feedback and plan to make adjustments after reviewing the gameplay videos. Big thanks to my friend and his son for helping with the testing.
While making adjustments, I’m also continuing with the background work. The attached video shows the lobby of the aquarium connected to the square, which is still a work in progress. While it takes inspiration from the real location, the placement is entirely fictional and not based on the actual area.
After pushing myself so hard for the past year, I’m planning to take a day off before jumping back in. Still, background work is one of the least stressful parts of the process, and I’m genuinely enjoying it.