This is a ZX Spectrum inspired platform game where you are tasked with collecting all the coins in a level before proceeding to the next one.
The hardest part of developing this was emulating the ZX Spectrums 'colour clash' (which limits only 2 colours to an 8x8 cell) without tanking Pico 8's framerate.
It also comes with a retro-inspired manual (which can be found here: https://geeitsomelaldy.itch.io/dicey-dans-danger-dungeon )
Text Transcript:
HOW TO PLAY
CONTROLS
CHARACTERS
I made this experiment back in 2020 and I finally decided to polish it up a bit and release it. Contains:
-Speed!
-Momentum!
-Horizontally looping level
-Loops!
-Damage!
-Collectables!
-Music!
-Rain!
Source code should be somewhat readable. It's mostly done using the Sonic Physics Guide as a reference. http://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_Physics_Guide
Also out over on itch.io: https://geeitsomelaldy.itch.io/tosh-the-haggis-pico-8-experiment
I made this for the Yogscast Jingle Jam 2021
A Maze-based puzzle game where you control multiple characters, some of which have reversed controls.
More at https://geeitsomelaldy.itch.io
Made for the RNDGame Jam 2021
https://geeitsomelaldy.itch.io/unbelievable-accountant-party
More over on Itch.io: https://geeitsomelaldy.itch.io/space-route-92
Welcome to Space Route 92, the most dangerous trade route in the cosmos!
Fight, Trade, Ferry or Flee across the system from station to station. Reach the Freedom Star with as much cash as you can... if you can survive the dangers along the way.
Avoid Asteroids, Clear Minefields, Salvage Wrecks or Carry Passengers. Make your money, buy new ships. Plan your loadouts carefully!
Hints and Tips
- The further you ferry passengers, the more money you make
- You get the bounty however you clear a mine, even if you ram it
- More Engine Power means your jump recharges faster
- Power Modules are split 3-ways between Weapons, Engines and Shields. If you don't have any Weapons it splits 2 ways between Engines and Shields.
- Damage taken to shields will be recharged when you reach a space station for free. Hull Repairs cost money.
- The Apex Shuttle can reach the Freedom Star on its own
Made this for the Yogscast Christmas Game Jam, came in 51st!
Created for Low Rez Jam 2017
Created for the 2017 Low Rez Jam