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The Quest for Carrots—A Scrolling Platformer: First Guinea Pig Platformer in History
A landmark achievement in platformer gaming - the world's first scrolling platformer featuring a guinea pig protagonist. This award-winning title (2nd place contest winner, Featured on Scratch) has amassed over 25,000 views with 1,100+ loves and 800+ favorites. Players embody one of the last wild guinea pigs on a sacred mission: find the legendary winged carrot to grant invincibility to your pack.
Unique Gameplay Features
- Historic First: The only scrolling platformer featuring guinea pig animation with realistic blinking mechanics
- Complete Controls: WASD or arrow keys for movement, R key for instant respawn
- Environmental Hazards: Avoid water (guinea pigs cannot swim) and venomous toadstools
- Living Protagonist: Custom guinea pig sprite with blinking animation - original art by @colorfulcode
- Personal Inspiration: Player character inspired by creator's real guinea pig, Clover
The Complete Saga
Sequel Trilogy:
Part 2: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/488375111/
Part 3: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/538017842/
Storyline & World
You are among the last wild guinea pigs, your species teetering on the edge of extinction. Your pack desperately needs protection. Ancient legends speak of a carrot with mystical wings capable of granting invincibility. Your quest: navigate dangerous scrolling landscapes, avoid deadly waters and poisonous fungi, and secure your pack's survival.
Acknowledgments & Credits
Engine: @-rocket-
Original Art & Design: @colorfulcode
Musical Score: @-xaf-
Contest Host: @supercube_123
Living Inspiration: Clover the guinea pig
Community Milestones
2/3/2021: 76 views, 16 loves, 11 likes, SECOND PLACE!
3/9/2021: 623 hearts, 441 favs, 19 remixes, 10,699 views
4/9: 1,186 loves, 864 favs, 36 remixes, 25,227+ views and counting
Note: Creator acknowledges existing bugs and welcomes community remixes for fixes or mobile optimization. No advertisements policy strictly maintained. First featured project for creator @colorfulcode.
