Very fair! Here’s a longer version of the instructions, if it helps:
The goal is to keep driving (with arrow keys) as long as possible. Clear checkpoints by driving through them before the timer runs out; the game ends when a checkpoint timer reaches 0.
The gauge at the top shows how long you can keep driving. To refill it, you need fish. Hit c to cast your line. When you hear the alert noise and see the “!!” hit c again to reel in a fish.
Casting your line uses the momentum of the car, so the faster you’re going, the further you’ll cast. (I think this is what confuses most people.) You also always fish in the direction you’re driving, so you have to line up the whole car to aim. Bite timing and fish size are random, but if I remember correctly, you’re more likely to get a big fish from deep water (the parts that look choppy).
The only thing the difficulty affects is how much time you have to hit each checkpoint. So you can practice steering and fishing on the lowest difficulty and then increase it as hitting checkpoints gets easier. :)
That’s fair, sorry about that! The buttons in Pico-8 games are part of the engine, it’s not something I can change unfortunately, but I’ll keep that in mind if I do a new version. :)
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It looks adorable but it is really dificult to understand the mechanics.
Very fair! Here’s a longer version of the instructions, if it helps:
The goal is to keep driving (with arrow keys) as long as possible. Clear checkpoints by driving through them before the timer runs out; the game ends when a checkpoint timer reaches 0.
The gauge at the top shows how long you can keep driving. To refill it, you need fish. Hit c to cast your line. When you hear the alert noise and see the “!!” hit c again to reel in a fish.
Casting your line uses the momentum of the car, so the faster you’re going, the further you’ll cast. (I think this is what confuses most people.) You also always fish in the direction you’re driving, so you have to line up the whole car to aim. Bite timing and fish size are random, but if I remember correctly, you’re more likely to get a big fish from deep water (the parts that look choppy).
The only thing the difficulty affects is how much time you have to hit each checkpoint. So you can practice steering and fishing on the lowest difficulty and then increase it as hitting checkpoints gets easier. :)
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this is so cute and fun!! i love it
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This game is so cool
I love it and the description is sooo cute! XD just too hard for me, I need a lot of practice.
The most inspirational thing I have played in a while. Flawless!
Can't wait to see more levels!
So inspiring! (I am new to itch.io :) )
this is so cute and fun!! i love it, amazing concept
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This a prime example of simple but effective. This game is fast paced and relaxing at the same time.
Rating 10/10 :)
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Never knew how much I was missing out in life until I played this game
Love it, keep it up!
nice game, but pls controls fix c: N is far away from arrow keys.
That’s fair, sorry about that! The buttons in Pico-8 games are part of the engine, it’s not something I can change unfortunately, but I’ll keep that in mind if I do a new version. :)
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Absolutely lovely! I want more.
Thanks very much!