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https://filomolusca.itch.io/astro-rabbit

Platformer featuring diverse environments and gameplay challenges

Astro Rabbit is an educational platformer designed for children, teaching concepts related to Earth’s systems, such as the atmosphere and biosphere.

The game features an inverted vertical progression mechanic, meaning the player is constantly descending to reach their objective. These objectives evolve with each level, introducing new mechanics and interactions while relying solely on the same simple control scheme — maximizing the core actions of movement and digging.

Different scenarios and its challenges and objectives

The game features five levels, each exploring a different Earth system, highlighting its unique characteristics and introducing distinct challenges.

All challenges are contextually tied to the educational content being presented, reinforcing learning through gameplay.

Atmosphere

Objective

• Collect colored orbs to fill the progress bar

Challenges

• Collecting gray orbs reduces the progress bar

• Sporadic winds push the player in a specific direction, hindering movement

Water Cycle

Objective

• Collect steam from puddles to make the cloud rain and erode the path forward to the next level

Challenges

• Stone boulders roll across the platforms and reduce progress upon hitting the player

• Find water puddles

Mountains

Objective

• Find all animals in the region

Challenges

• Find the correct path by using water to grow plants

• Avoid falling into the mud

Oceano

Objective

• Find all animals in the region

Challenges

• Avoid the strong waves that knock the player down

• Avoid falling into quicksand

• Wait for the waves to wash up blocks to clear the path

Geosfera

Objective

• Find all minerals in the region

Challenges

• Multiple levels featuring distinct environments and unique mechanics

• Simple and enjoyable gameplay, with dynamic pacing and constant variation

• More natural learning through approachable language and engaging gameplay

• Fast-paced stages with clear objectives and intuitive progression 

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Mechanics

The core gameplay mechanics revolve around moving across platforms (using the horizontal arrow keys or A/D) and digging (using the down arrow key or S).

Dig

The player can use a shovel to dig, breaking the block beneath them and dropping down to the next row.

Fall

When breaking a block or stepping off an edge, the player falls directly to the position below on the next row. They may land on obstacles and be forced to respawn from checkpoints.

Collect

To complete objectives, the character can collect and use items either by walking over them or by uncovering them through digging.

Platform

The platforms are structured as horizontal rows made up of blocks spanning from one wall to the other. There are different types of blocks, each either breakable or unbreakable, representing obstacles or pathways for the player.

Fly

The only exception to the game’s standard movement mechanics occurs in the first level, set in the atmosphere. Instead of walking, the character travels in a balloon, which the player directly controls.

Occasional gusts of wind appear, applying a constant directional force for a short duration and adding an extra layer of challenge.

The balloon’s movement is fluid and responsive, despite the intentional input delay designed to simulate air resistance and the natural flight physics of a balloon.

Dialogue

Contextual character dialogues appear during key gameplay moments to clearly and concisely explain the educational content, mechanics, and objectives.

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