A downloadable game

Note: this is a prototype jam game

Redacted is a prototype of a platformer for the Playdate made for the PlayJam. You play as an ink blob who is stuck in pages of novels. The only way for you to escape is to scribble out words and use them as platforms.

There are six levels. Try to escape with as few missing words as possible!

How to play:

  • There are two modes: play and edit. To toggle between them, press B.
  • In play mode, use the d-pad to move  your character and the A button to jump
  • In edit mode, use the d-pad to move your cursor and the A button to redact words
  • You have a limited amount of ink in each level, indicated in the HUD. If you run out of ink, you can restart by using the Playdate menu option "Restart level"
  • Use the crank to scroll up and down
StatusPrototype
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(1 total ratings)
AuthorStephen Jue
GenrePlatformer
Tags1-bit, Pixel Art, Playdate

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RedactedPrototype.pdx.zip 176 kB

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This was one of my favorite concepts from last year! I'd love to see more of it.

I absolutely love this game. I only wish there were more levels. Great, great job.  

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This was such an awesome experience! I went in without reading the description and was confused but as soon as I read it I was like... woah. I'm actually surprised I was able to balance the redactions to get up to the goals as well as I was, I know I cut it close on at least one of the levels.

What made you even think of this? SO, so, so rad!
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Thanks! I liked your playthrough - nice job getting to the end! As for the idea… I wanted to do something with text because of the e-reader-like display, then with the theme and my love of platformers, I landed on this. Glad you enjoyed it!