If you haven’t been following Lente’s game development journey, then it’s about time that you begin. The story behind her debut indie game, Spilled! outlines a unique journey about being dedicated to your craft. The demo for Spilled! was released on both Steam and itch.io and it gives players access to the game’s first three areas alongside a first look at several in-game features.
What Is Spilled!?
Spilled! is a story about doing your part to clean up the ocean from the dangers of pollution. You’re given the role of a tugboat equipped with a solar panel for speed, a cleaning device to suck up the pollution, and a storage container to store the oil that you gather from the ocean.
The purpose of doing this is to clean up each area while simultaneously upgrading your boat. The upgrades include more power, more storage, and a wider net to be able to hold more pollution. To acquire these upgrades, you must spend the money that you earn from cleaning up on either of these upgrades. The moment you choose an upgrade, the following upgrade will become more expensive, requiring you to clean more.
While the majority of the demo revolves around the tugboat, it’s difficult to ignore the dedication that was poured into the environment. While there are no NPCs or people in the game, it still feels lived in. There are houses and buildings along the greenery and even trees, mushrooms, and other types of plant life. The most interesting thing, in my opinion, is the sea creatures that swim around your boat while you work. It’s clear that Lente dedicated a lot of time to hone a unique tone for the game and the demo only scratches the surface of what you’re able to accomplish throughout.
One of the most interesting aspects of this game is the conditions under which it was built. Lente has been developing the title from scratch while living about her very own boat!
What Features Does Spilled! Have?
– The entirety of the game, once completed, will take no more than an hour to finish.
– There will be a total of eight areas upon release, (the demo includes three of these and a sneak peek at the fourth).
– There are sixteen animals to find, with two in each area.
– Revel in the satisfaction of cleaning up a mess before moving on to the next area.
– Earn upgrades for your boat to increase speed, hold more oil, and collect more pollution!
– Explore new challenges in each area for unique experiences that differ per area.
Where Can I Get Spilled!?
Spilled! by Lente is available to wishlist on Steam. As we mentioned above, there is a playable demo on both Steam and itch.io that outlines the first three levels you’ll experience in the final game. You can also check out Lente’s Patreon page to further support the project in exchange for content and updates as well as the Spilled! press kit!
Lente also has her very own newsletter that you can subscribe to for even more news about the development of Spilled! as well as general boat life. Oh yeah, did we happen to mention that she lives on her very own boat? That’s really, really rad.
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