A downloadable game

Note: this is a prototype jam game

Redacted is a prototype of a platformer for the Playdate made for the PlayJam. You play as an ink blob who is stuck in pages of novels. The only way for you to escape is to scribble out words and use them as platforms.

There are six levels. Try to escape with as few missing words as possible!

How to play:

There are two modes: play and edit. To toggle between them, press B.
In play mode, use the d-pad to move your character and the A button to jump
In edit mode, use the d-pad to move your cursor and the A button to redact words
You have a limited amount of ink in each level, indicated in the HUD. If you run out of ink, you can restart by using the Playdate menu option "Restart level"
Use the crank to scroll up and down

More information

Status	Prototype
Rating	Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 total ratings)
Author	Stephen Jue
Genre	Platformer
Tags	1-bit, Pixel Art, Playdate

Download

RedactedPrototype.pdx.zip 176 kB

Development log

Minor update to prototype
Jul 01, 2022

Comments

Ledbetter1 year ago

This was one of my favorite concepts from last year! I'd love to see more of it.

ohxd1 year ago

I absolutely love this game. I only wish there were more levels. Great, great job.

jordanthompson2 years ago(+1)

This was such an awesome experience! I went in without reading the description and was confused but as soon as I read it I was like... woah. I'm actually surprised I was able to balance the redactions to get up to the goals as well as I was, I know I cut it close on at least one of the levels.

What made you even think of this? SO, so, so rad!

Stephen Jue2 years ago (1 edit)

Thanks! I liked your playthrough - nice job getting to the end! As for the idea… I wanted to do something with text because of the e-reader-like display, then with the theme and my love of platformers, I landed on this. Glad you enjoyed it!