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ROOTS

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The short version

What is ROOTS?

What is ROOTS ? Play as a seed that sends its roots deeper and deeper to find fresh water.

What is ROOTS ? Play as a seed that sends its roots deeper and deeper to find fresh water. Avoid hazards, explore, upgrade your root and discover what lies below. Some tips : Move your mouse where you want to go Your water content act as health and shows up on your root tip Pickup water to replenish your health and go further down You get 1 flower every 100 cm You get 1 flower each time you drink fertilizerUpgrading is key ! Small roots move randomly, but they can go faster and get water from far away. Get all the way to the bottom to unlock Time Trial !Unlock every seed !Now on the Google Play Store Ludum Dare : This game was originally made during the 48th Ludum Dare : "Deeper & deeper" I've decided to continue working on the game, at least until I get bored of it. You can play the original Ludum Dare game here ! SUPPORT ME

Controls

ROOTS controls

The developer does not list specific controls on the game page. Click the play frame above and try the keyboard, mouse, or touch; most jam games show their controls on the first screen.

Questions

ROOTS FAQ

What is ROOTS?

What is ROOTS ? Play as a seed that sends its roots deeper and deeper to find fresh water.

Who made ROOTS?

ROOTS was made by Pierre Vandermaesen.

Can I play ROOTS on mobile?

The game lists mobile or touch support on its itch.io page.

From the developer

About this game

Read the full developer description

What is ROOTS ?

Play as a seed that sends its roots deeper and deeper to find fresh water.

Avoid hazards, explore, upgrade your root and discover what lies below.

Some tips :

  • Move your mouse where you want to go
  • Your water content act as health and shows up on your root tip
  • Pickup water to replenish your health and go further down
  • You get 1 flower every 100 cm
  • You get 1 flower each time you drink fertilizer
  • Upgrading is key !
  • Small roots move randomly, but they can go faster and get water from far away.
  • Get all the way to the bottom to unlock Time Trial !
  • Unlock every seed !

Now on the Google Play Store

Ludum Dare :

This game was originally made during the 48th Ludum Dare : "Deeper & deeper"

I've decided to continue working on the game, at least until I get bored of it.

You can play the original Ludum Dare game here !

SUPPORT ME

Description from ROOTS on itch.io, by Pierre Vandermaesen.

Screens

Screenshots

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Not listed by the developer: controls, tips. We left these out rather than guess.