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Some questions:
Which ending is canon?
There's a block puzzle on the big island where the little guy (Valacite?) appears as soon as you move a block. Is that meant to happen?
Why didn't the curse affect me when I had all three coins?
I ended up with 4900 G. Is that the maximum possible, or is there 100 I'm missing somewhere?
Also on the big island, there's a room that has a single tile of moving grass, that makes the buzzer sound when stepped on. Is that anything?
What are the Lords saying when they give you the tablet fragments?
I've been seeing you update your work on 3bit explorer, and wanted to try your first game. This is fun!
The puzzles were surprisingly varied, and while by the end I was feeling a little exhausted by all the searching (a 21/25 necessary for the pebbles would have been appreciated...), it was a nice search to take part in.
I really enjoyed how further exploration of certain areas resulted in making base mechanics easier. I completed the thorn temple before getting the mega heart, and Oh Boy When I Realized I has ostensibly done the hardest temple first I was pleased with myself.
I look forwards to trying your next games!
I would have recommended this game but... UPDATE: You know the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results? Well, that's the solution to get the Soul Crystal. I'm baffled how anyone was supposed to figure it out. It didn't even look like progression when attempting it. Urgh, this was a decent game until now.
The map is token at best and only covers about 10% of the actual map. Unless I'm missing map sections.
Same for Quests: the progress/status of each is vague at best and without a walkthrough, it's too easy to get stuck.
I was going to say it's a great little game but it's too flawed.
Hello there! I am glad you liked the game!
UPDATE: There is now a guide made by a very dedicated player/explorer. Check it out at: https://www.tumblr.com/1bitexplorerhelp
The compass had me confused at first too. You're actually following it backwards. Either the dev was trying to leave a hint that ended up too obvious, or tried to stylize the compass and accidentally made it a bit misleading.
The indicators on the compass look like they're arrows pointing toward the center, and you're following the "arrows" I assume? That's certainly what I thought and did. You actually want to ignore that arrow shape, and follow the compass in the direction that would be obvious without the "arrows" pointing opposite.
What you've found is the "secondary" use of the compass that you'll need later.
Well, this game isn't what I expected it to be....
...that aside, it's really really good! Gives me early Pokémon games vibes. Equal times cute and creepy. Very enjoyable little game that has multiple endings and a few surprising plot twists. It's challenging enough to make your brains work but easy enough to find a satisfying solution.
...Although I have to admit I myself am stuck because I cannot find five more pebbles.
I wish it was square and had an option to have a greenish color palette to kick in my Gameboy nostalgia even more!