a platformer
A Platformer - A Self-Aware Satirical Platforming Experience
This platformer was created as a joke project, intentionally designed to be the creator's worst work. Despite this, it gained enough traction to appear on the trending page. The game features deliberately over-complicated code and was shared publicly without any playtesting.
For fans of unique meta-experiences, you might also enjoy Sprunki Scratch for more creative platforming twists.
Development Story
Initially created over approximately 3 weeks, development was paused and later resumed, resulting in a total creation span exceeding 5 months. The project represents an experiment in platformer design, with the creator openly acknowledging its lack of originality.
Design Philosophy
The game was intentionally kept simple, short, and unoriginal based on research into what makes platformers popular. The creator observed that games with generic titles like "A platformer" consistently attract views, leading to this meta-experiment in game development trends.
Unique Approach
Unlike most platformer games, this project deliberately avoids asking players for likes and favorites. The creator maintains that asking for engagement would feel inappropriate given the game's intentionally low-quality nature. Comments remain enabled for player feedback.
Meta Commentary
The project includes self-referential humor about its own development, including observations about commenters copying each other's messages without actually completing the game. This creates an unusual meta-layer to the platforming experience.
Technical Notes
The code was intentionally over-complicated for this project, contrasting with the simple gameplay. Players are warned that the experience may drain their happiness rather than provide typical platformer enjoyment. The creator's hypothesis about generic titles driving views was confirmed when the project trended.
External Content
A link is provided to a remake created for a game jam, featuring a completely different theme and concept. Check the game description for the Itch.io link.
