Xicarus’s Xtreme Xventure
You are Captain Xavier Xicarus (xe/xir), a thrill-seeking pilot in a doomed solar system.
In 22 seconds, the Xun will explode, taking all life and all planets you know with it.
In the meantime, though, it’s a great chance to do some sick donuts around a dying star.
XXX is an addictive and deterministic score-em-up where you maneuver an agile ship across treacherous environment.
Features
Addictive 30-second game loopRefined, skillful gameplayZERO randomness; deterministic physics
Beautiful low-resolution graphicsLearn about doomed planets
Reach the highest score you can!
Controls
Arrow Keys to steer your shipPress X to activate your boost, once every 30 seconds.Press Z to open your Solar Atlas, which lets you view planet orbits, and learn about their compositionPress “Enter” for options
Credits
Brook.p8 – that’s me! Emma – Lore ideas and supportATL GamedevsTessa’s CosmosPlaytesters, including Kartik, Morgan, Natalee, Tamsyn
Shoutout to trans folks and autistic people everywhere, and especially autistic trans peeps!
Low Rez Jam
In my opinion the best part of game jams is playing other people’s games and seeing people interact with your work! To celebrate the end of this jam, I’ll be streaming and giving thoughts on entries from this jam starting next week! If you want me to look at your game, feel free to add your entry to this spreadsheet! I prioritize people who are watching live, but I also will keep track of the VOD so it’s easy to find if you can’t tune in.
Meet the System
XunRemaining lifespan: 22 secondsA hot and burning ball of code and plasma, facing imminent collapseOur beloved sun at the center of our systemXerthOrbital radius: 29,000 pixelsIts neon sea, which neatly divides the planet in half, creates the perfect habitat for life as we know itWe call it home <3DevrilAverage temperature: 450°F
Due to the high heat and an atmosphere rich in oxygen and carbon, this planet is constantly lit aflame
Possibly supports marshmallow-related life??
KeplePlanet radius: 1200 pixelsThis body's orbit is extremely off-center, passing both closer to and further from the xun than any other planet
Due to the extreme fluctuations in temperature,  and its mossy poles, it does not support life. And if it did, it'd probably be lame anyway. Like moss or something.
BolongOrbital eccentricity: 0.42Tidally locked with the sunDue to its fast movement as it approaches the sun, Bolong's dark side is notable bigger and denser than its sunny sideThe CubeSides: 6???? What???We don't know how it got hereDebris BeltNumber of asteroids: 1.27 millionThat's a lot of rocksThe ring appears to extend beyond our observable universe
Thanks for playing!