TASmania

I will be making constant updates until I'm sick of this game... Might be a while lol

Update: you can now PLAY IN BROWSER thanks to itch for more file support!

Aiming to be happy with it by January 2025, I'm looking for feedback but also input--what else do you want to do in the game? It would be cool if this could be for the people by the people!

Concept:

Find the hidden gem in each era to unlock levels if you want to go the linear route, but this is an open world adventure with full access to all levels through the globe maps in the back of the library at the heart of town. You will begin in Debut town, where you can learn how to turn enemies into friends, deliver packages to the townspeople, venture into hedge mazes, and collect hearts everywhere you go...

Check out my devlog on how to win the game.

This was made to be a computer/console game with a keyboard or controller, not a phone game, but there is touch support, and for physically disabled players sometimes this is the most accessible option. For playing on a TV, a simple retro controller with joystick and/or arrow keypad and 2-4 buttons is recommended. I like using the 8BitDo SN30 Pro, and a cheap brandless mock SNES wired USB controller I found online. Connecting your device directly with an HDMI cable is perhaps the only way to get full quality for picture and audio on a TV screen, and setting this up can be a hassle, but it is my favorite way to play the game.

These are the cover artist credits, please note I did edit the songs by slowing them down and/or doing EQ work because chiptunes tend to be grating with the high-pitched sounds, or muddied by the bass. Anyway some of them are on audio streaming platforms but they are all on YouTube:

8-Bit Arcade (several)

8-Bit Misfits (several)

8-Bit Universe (several)

Chiptune Planet ("Christmas Tree Farm" only)

Mooph (“Picture to Burn” only)

Musical Corner (“Our Song” only)

Raxlen Slice Modern (several)