A free browser game — play it in your browser, no install. The Way of the Dodo — a js13kGames 2024 game by @repsej.
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Open the live demo Source on GitHubI first explored the idea of a one button platformer some 15 years ago in a GameMaker8.1 demo.
I've often though about remaking it in a more contemporary and polished version.
The flapping mechanic was inspired by the old arcade game BombJack.
Originally I thought about making the game as MAGA-man and have a pixelated Trump jump around ... with his red hat he is such a Mario-like character ... but luckily I changed my mind :)
And, yes, the "fear of 13"-theme is rather forced into it. I'm all about game play.
Brief notes on how the procedurally generated music is done.
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