Lake Hero

Our submission for the UnCrank'd 2024. The theme was "Float" or "Reflect". This game was made in 1 week. In "Lake Hero" players assume the role of an environmentally conscious lake-floater who just wants to reflect on his life on the water. Unfortunately, his place of zen is littered...with litter. Unable to concentration amongst such filth this hero steps up and floats out to clean his beloved lake. In this clean 'em up game, players navigate the waters of the lake, to grab as much trash as possible. Players must use the crank and the unique method of movement to guide the hero back to his place of zen.

This was our first time making anything for the Playdate. I came in with zero experience with Lua or the playdate, our artists weren't familiar with 1 bit art and we all found out about the Jam a few days before it started. Not to mention we all have full time jobs! We got a lot done in one week, and we are very proud of our progress, especially considering only our tester even owned a Playdate!