A downloadable game

Overview

You've got to leave now, but you must keep your composure. Converse with those who engage you but move swiftly to the door when you can.

Created as an 'out-of-compo' entry for the (Unofficial) Playdate Anticipation Jam!

Jam theme: “Etiquette”

Tools

This game was written in C with the GBDK library.  The GrafX2, GBTD & GBMB graphics tools were also used. Music was composed in OpenMPT.

Tested on:

  • Real hardware
  • BGB emulator

Why Out-Of-Compo?

The jam rules only permit entries using the LÖVE 2D framework, but I couldn't resist making a GameBoy ROM for the Playdate! Everything has been kept as close to Playdate specs as possible on a GameBoy:

  • 40% Playdate Resolution
    It turns out you can fit precisely 40% of Playdate resolution on a GameBoy, while keeping the exact proportions!
  • 1-bit Graphics
    No problem, just throw away one bit from the GameBoy's 2-bit graphics
  • D-Pad & A/B buttons
  • Crank Simulation
    I had some spare d-pad directions, but there's always START/SELECT too
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Download

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excuseme.gb 64 kB

Install instructions

This is a GameBoy ROM file. You'll need to use a writable hardware game cart or an emulator to run it.