Lost Treasures
Lost Treasures puts you at the helm of a round little submarine floating in clear, shallow water. Somewhere on the sandy floor below are a few gold coins, and you need to find every one. Nothing chases you and no clock ticks down.
Markus Fisch made it for the js13k contest, and every model and hill is built by code when the page loads. It needs a browser with WebGL, and it works with a keyboard or a touch screen.
How to play Lost Treasures
A message at the top says how many coins are hidden. The count changes each round, from five up to nine. The camera trails behind your sub, and the sea fades into blue haze at a distance, so you sweep the area and watch for a small orange glint.
When you see a coin, steer until it is just ahead of you and hold the dive control. The sub sinks, trailing bubbles. Release and it floats back up. You have to be very close to a coin to collect it, so line up before you go down.
Each pickup updates the message with how many are left. After the last coin, a link offers another round with a new seabed and new hiding spots.
Controls
| Action | Keyboard | Mouse | Touch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward | W, Up arrow or K | — | Push the right stick up |
| Reverse | S, Down arrow or J | — | Pull the right stick down |
| Turn | A / D, Left / Right arrows or H / L | — | Push the right stick sideways |
| Dive (let go to rise) | Hold Space | — | Hold the left button |
| New seabed | R | Click Play again after the last coin | Tap Play again after the last coin |
Tips
- Search from the surface. You can see much farther from up there, so only dive once a coin is close.
- Your sub coasts for a moment after you release forward. Tap reverse to brake before diving so you land on the coin instead of overshooting it.
- Use the sub's shadow on the sand as a guide. When the shadow covers the coin, you are right above it.
- Hills and the two pyramids stop your descent early. If a coin sits in a dip, approach over low ground.
- Red text means you have drifted outside the search area. Turn back, because no coins are ever out there.
If you like Lost Treasures, try these
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Backspace: Return to FigadoreA 3D world seen from the cockpit is the overlap, though this starship heals a sick alien fleet with missiles instead of hunting coins.
Questions
How many coins are hidden in Lost Treasures?
Between five and nine, picked at random each round. The message at the top always tells you how many remain.
Can I play Lost Treasures on a tablet?
Yes. On a touch screen, a round joystick appears for steering, with a separate button for diving on the opposite side. Holding the device sideways gives the widest view.
Why didn't I collect the coin I passed over?
You have to be nearly touching it, including in depth. Coins rest close to the sea floor, so keep holding dive until you sink down beside them.
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