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Trapped in the Sky: The Featured Platformer Phenomenon
Originally achieving featured status on Scratch in January 2016 through a suggestion by SimplyUnliked, CloudySkies' Trapped in the Sky has been lovingly remastered for a new generation of platformer fans. This release has received continuous community updates through 2020 and 2021, with all levels now confirmed completable—including the infamous "Thanks!" level.
Gameplay Mechanics & Controls
- Movement: Arrow keys or WASD (A/D) for navigation
- Wall Jumping: Hold Up/Right (or W/D) while touching vertical surfaces
- Progression: Touch the right screen edge to advance levels
- Recovery: Click the ball if you become stuck
- Reset: Double-click the green flag if persistent cloud graphics appear
Critical Game Rules
Avoid falling into holes and never touch thunder clouds—they are instant hazards. The remaster features a significant quality-of-life improvement: hidden clouds are now visibly rendered as a lighter shade than the background, eliminating guesswork. Falling through clouds as an escape strategy is intentionally non-functional.
Speedrun & Community Culture
The in-game timer displays your completion time in seconds. Developer CloudySkies holds a personal record of 126 seconds. A known display bug on the "well according to you..." level may partially obscure the timer in the bottom-right corner; a full flag reset resolves this issue. Community engagement remains strong, with notable fanart by waterglider available and explicit remix permission granted with proper credit.
Audio Atmosphere & Technical Credits
The soundscape features music by Vexento and ambient bird/wind sounds sourced from YouTube contributors. Character scripting incorporates elements from Djpro, subsequently modified. All other development—including level design, core mechanics, and visual presentation—is attributed to CloudySkies.
Version History & Stability
The 2020 update acknowledged partial rain effect degradation but confirmed continued level functionality. The January 18th update darkened the ball color for improved visibility. Players experiencing bitmap effects or cloud rendering artifacts should reinitialize with a double-flag click.
Why This Remaster Matters
This release preserves a historically significant Scratch featured project while modernizing its accessibility. The visible hidden clouds reduce frustration, complete level validation ensures no softlocks, and the distinct wall-jumping physics offer a unique aerial mobility challenge distinct from traditional platformers.
