The Way Home

GMTK2023 entry

Theme interpretation

My game represents a typical 2d platformer except you don't control the player. Instead you must guide the player using a flying balloon and your obedient dachshund.

Game

Guide a small child back to her home through a strange and sparse world. 

The level will restart if any of the following happen:

1. the balloon collides with a wall or platform  (touching the player or dog is fine)

2. Your dog is too far from the player

3. A monster touches the player, dog or balloon

Controls

Arrow keys will move the balloon, and moving the balloon will guide the player.

The dog can be attached or detached (depending on its current state) by pressing the Tab key. When the dog is detached, you can move it with A, D, and can jump with space.

Engine & Assets

* Game was created using my own game engine (c++ and emscripten)

* All art assets were created by hand during the jam (girl and balloon idea inspired by Banksy)