Gecko Snacks (Playdate)
A downloadable game
Gecko Snacks – A Crank-Powered Lizard!
Get ready to have some gecko-sized fun in Gecko Snacks, a quirky, small game tailored for the Playdate console! Take control of an adorable gecko and spin the crank to catch tasty crickets, grasshoppers, and the elusive fly — if you're quick enough! But be sure to reserve your strength, the gecko can only concentrate for so long, and once it loses focus, it's game over.
Key Features:
- Crank-Powered Movement: Turn the crank to move the gecko! The lizard always looks in the direction of the crank, making the controls accurate, but challenging.
- Catch Those Critters!: Test your reflexes as you aim to catch as many bugs as possible before focus runs out.
- High Score Table: Can you get to the top, and more importantly, get better score than your friends?
That's all there is to it. This is a tiny game I made for fun, hopefully you enjoy it too!
Note:
This game might drain your Playdate battery faster than other games on average. Drawing rotated images is an energy-consuming effect to use on Playdate, and as this game revolves around rotating images, it might snack on your battery a bit more.
Install guide:
See the official sideloading guide at https://help.play.date/games/sideloading/
Link your Playdate account to your device and upload the game zip file to https://play.date/account/sideload/. On the device go to settings -> games, and find Gecko Snacks and download it. The game will be added to your games list.
Download
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This has a fantastic feel to it.
Great feel for the playdate, thanks for uploading it!
This is an awesome idea!! It would also be cool if we had enemies 👀
Do you intend to add other insects or environments?
Thank you for this game! 😊
Thank you for your kind comment!
I have some ideas on how to expand the game, like different lizards and hazards, but no concrete plans at the moment. I'm open to more ideas though.
I don't know if you participate in the community group on Discord, but you can also post there about the game, the process, and ask for suggestions! I think a lot of people would love your game! 😊
https://discord.com/invite/zFKagQ2