I’m thrilled to announce the release of Otter Survivor! This game is a 2D, survivor-like adventure that puts you in the paws of a determined little otter fighting to defend its beloved “feesh” from an endless wave of enemies. With its charming meadow setting, retro 8-bit sound, and NES-inspired color palette, Otter Survivor offers a nostalgic gaming experience packed with classic arcade-style challenges.
The Story Behind Otter Survivor
Otter Survivor began as a project inspired by a game development course from Firebelley Games on Udemy. Through the course, I learned valuable techniques that helped bring this concept to life, blending classic survivor mechanics with new ideas to create a unique and engaging experience. Using the Godot game engine, I designed gameplay that’s easy to pick up yet challenging to master, and Libresprite brought my vision for the pixel art graphics to life in an NES-style color palette.
Gameplay Overview: Simple Yet Addictive
Otter Survivor combines classic, accessible controls with progressively challenging gameplay. As the player, you’ll guide your otter with WASD controls to dodge enemies, collect clams, and level up your attacks and defenses. Each enemy defeated drops clams, which you can gather to unlock new skills and upgrades, making your otter a more formidable protector of its feesh.
The goal? Survive as long as possible while the timer counts up, testing your reflexes and strategy with each wave of foes.
Retro-Style Graphics and Sound
Everything about Otter Survivor is crafted to feel like a classic 8-bit game:
- Visuals: The game’s graphics were designed in Libresprite with an NES-inspired color palette, capturing a bright and nostalgic style reminiscent of retro consoles.
- Sound Effects: I created the sound effects using sfxr, a tool known for its 8-bit, arcade-quality sounds, enhancing the throwback feel.
- Music: The soundtrack was composed by jonathan-so on itch.io
Key Features You’ll Love
- 2D survivor-like mechanics in a nostalgic, NES-inspired style.
- Dynamic upgrades that let you boost your otter’s abilities as you gather clams.
- Simple, accessible controls paired with strategic, skill-building gameplay.
- 8-bit sound and music that create an authentic arcade atmosphere.
Available Now on Itch.io for Windows and Linux!
You can download Otter Survivor for both Windows and Linux on itch.io, and start protecting those feesh today!
There is a Mac version, but I can not guarantee for nothing.
Join the Otter Community
Your feedback is essential! Comments, suggestions, and bug reports help improve Otter Survivor. Feel free to leave feedback on itch.io or open an issue on GitHub if you run into any issues.
Thank you for playing, sharing, and supporting Otter Survivor.