An upgraded version of ICARUS is now available on Playdate Catalog!

I’m calling it Super ICARUS, and it features a whole bunch of new stuff:

• interactive tutorial
• refined controls
• emergent gameplay
• obstacles
• multiple power-ups
• dynamic music and sfx
• online score board
• downloadable manual

I think it’s blossomed into something quite unique, given the additional development time since the Yellow Square Game Jam version.

Given that the game jam version and “fixed” version both had broken controls, I’ve made the decision to retire the old downloads. In those versions there were no obstacles/mines or power-ups, so it’s much less of a game anyway.

Super ICARUS could be considered a racing game where the track gets narrower as you progress. Or maybe it’s an endless runner. Or even an avoid-’em-up. Perhaps it’s all of those?

The three people that donated when downloading the game jam version of ICARUS will receive free Catalog codes, as thanks for supporting my work!

I plan on releasing a scoreboard-less version on itch if/when I can figure out the logistics of adding a paid download on this previously free page.

Anyway, I hope you can check it out.

If you choose to buy it, thank you, and I hope you have a lot of fun with it.

Cheers!
matt