Ziggy's Acorns
A downloadable game for Windows
You play as Ziggy the squirrel. Collect acorns and bring them back to your drey (that's what a squirrel's nest is called) to gain points. You can only carry 3 acorns at a time, so you have to bring them home before you can collect more. You will be just outside your drey when the game starts.
But beware! Eagles are hunting for you. You can crouch down to avoid being spotted, but you will move much slower while stealthy. If they catch you, you will drop the acorns you were carrying and they will be lost.
You have 3 minutes to collect as many acorns as you can. You have to choose between stealth and speed. Can you beat the High Score?
Controls:
A & D to move
Space to jump
S to crouch
Esc for Options (including Quit)
Known bugs:
- There is no leader board yet, but the game will save your personal high score. It will be shown at the end of the game, so you can make a screenshot to compare it with other players. I will be implementing LootLocker during the rating period and update after.
- Camera isn't as smooth as I wanted. I tried using Cinemachine, but for some unknown reason it messed up the camera on the build. Removing Cinemachine and just child the main camera on the player solved it, but doesn't look as nice.
- You can push eagles. Don't do this if you are carrying acorns or your will drop them.
Credits:
- Game Design:
Kethram's Games - Programming:
Imelda Weijers (aka Kethram) - A* Pathfinding Project
- Art:
SunnyLands from Ansimuz
Legacy Fantasy from Anokolisa - Music:
SunnyLands from Ansimuz - SoundFX:
Eagle: iedurodrigues from Pixabay
Ultimate SoundFX Bundle
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