ABOUT:

This game is submitted for Mini Jam 221 under the theme Autumn. The game is about a frog who travels across various stages to rescue his friends. player can use the frog's tongue and traverse across the levels by using it as a grappling hook.

                                                                                                                                                                                               

CONTROLS:

D/Right-Arrow: Move right

L/Left-Arrow: Move left

W/Space/Up-Arrow: jump/jump on leaf

Left click: Use leaf to grapple
                                                                                                                                                                                               

LORE:

Backstory

Note: As winter approaches, the three amphibian friends flee in search of shelter.

Max (toad): Let’s speed up—should we go through the forest?

Amelia (toad): I don’t think that’s a good idea.

Henry (toad): Come on, let’s go. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Amelia (toad): Alright, I guess you’re right.

Note: Screen fades to black.

Note 2: Note: The friends hop across leaves and rocks.

Note 3: Herons swoop down toward the amphibians.

Amelia (toad): WATCH OUT!!

Note: A heron snatches Henry.

Henry (toad): NOOOO!!!

Max (toad): HENRY!!!

Note: A second heron grabs Amelia.

Amelia (toad): MAXXX, HELP!

Max (toad): Amelia, hold on!

Note: Screen fades to black.

Note 2: “Level 1” appears in the center of the screen.

Max (toad): I need to find my friends as soon as possible. Winter’s coming.

Max (toad): I’m getting cold… I need to keep moving or I’ll freeze.

Note: The player approaches an object they can latch onto with their tongue.

Max (toad): My tongue’s strong—I think I can latch onto the foliage.

Note (dev only): Implement tutorial here.

Note: The player latches with their tongue and swings/jumps.

Max (toad): Phew… That was way too close!

Max (toad): I need to move faster.

Note:Screen fades to black.

Note:“Level 2” appears in the center of the screen.

The camera pans to the far end of the level, showing Amelia locked in a cage.

Max (toad): AMELIA!!!

Amelia (toad): MAXX!! I’m here!

Max (toad): I have to save Amelia right away!

The player approaches the cage.

Max (toad): Amelia!

Amelia (toad): Max!

Max (toad): Where’s Henry?

Amelia (toad): They took him further away.

Max (toad): Alright, then I’ll go after him.

Amelia (toad): Hey, what about me?!

Max (toad): Oh, sorry! I’ll free you right now, just a sec.

Screen fades to black.

The cage opens.

Amelia (toad): Yeehaw! FREEDOM!

Max (toad): I’ve gotta go after Henry now.

Note: Screen fades to black.

Note: “Level3” appears centered on the screen.

Max (toad): That’s weird, I don’t see Henry here.

Henry (toad): Soon my friend will be here, and he’ll turn you into chicken mince!

Max (toad): Henry, where are you?!

Henry (toad): MAX! MAX! I’m up here at the very top! Be careful, there are herons around!

Max (toad): I’ll be there soon! Just hold on!

Note: The player reaches the cage where Henry is held.

Max (toad): Henry!

Henry (toad): Max! Where’s Amelia?

Max (toad): She’s probably near the shelter by now.

Henry (toad): I hope so. Are you going to let me out already?

Max (toad): Oh, yeah, sorry! I’ll free you right now.

Note: The cage opens.

Henry (toad): These herons’ cages are so uncomfortable—and freezing cold!

Max (toad): Haha, well, they’re herons, after all.

Henry (toad): I’m going to move faster to warm up.

Max (toad): Alright, I’ll catch up with you.

Note: The player moves toward the end of the level.

Note: Screen fades to black.

Note: “Level4” appears on screen.

Max (toad): Phew, just a little further and I’ll reach the shelter.

Max (toad): The cold’s getting worse—I’ve gotta reach the shelter fast.

Note: The player progresses through Level4.

Note: Screen fades to black.

Note: “Epilogue” appears centered on the screen.

Note: Max (toad) walks into the house.

Max (toad): I’M SAFE!!

Amelia (toad): MAX IS BACK!

Henry (toad): MAX!

Max (toad): I’ve got so much to tell you! Let’s make cocoa, and then I’ll tell you everything.

Amelia (toad): I’ve got a lot to tell too.

Henry (toad): Don’t keep us in suspense—let’s go make cocoa!

Amelia (toad): You guys go make the cocoa. I’ll grab three blankets for us.

Note: Screen fades to black.

Note: A shot of the three friends sitting at the table, drinking cocoa and watching leaves fall outside the window.

Note: Screen fades to black.

Note: “The End” appears centered on the screen.

                                                                                                                                                                                               

CREDITS:

• itzMercury: Programmer
• Kaxovskii : Writer
• MgMax: Composer
• JohnTheArtistGuy: Artist

                                                                                                                                                                                               

NOTE: most of the screenshots and cover art are place holders and will be changed