TenderGotchi
A 2022 js13kGames entry by Santiago Zapata — under 13KB of pure craft.
This game is reviewed here and played at its source.
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About TenderGotchi
JS13K 2022 - Death looms An entry for js13kgames 2022. Santiago Zapata "slashie": Design and Programming JS13K Jam disclaimers and acknowledgements Uses https://github.com/ooflorent/js13k-boilerplate Further Compression Requires ECT to hit the 13KB limit. Death is imminent, can you keep Lucky alive?
TenderGotchi was submitted to the js13kGames 2022 competition by Santiago Zapata. It earned competition recognition. Like every js13k entry, the entire game — code, art, and audio — fits in 13 kilobytes, a constraint that rewards focused, clever design over bulk. Download from https://github.com/fhanau/Efficient-Compression-Tool/releases/tag/v0.8.3
How to Play
Santiago Zapata "slashie": Design and Programming JS13K Jam disclaimers and acknowledgements Uses https://github.com/ooflorent/js13k-boilerplate Further Compression Requires ECT to hit the 13KB limit. Download from https://github.com/fhanau/Efficient-Compression-Tool/releases/tag/v0.8.3
For full controls and strategy tips, open the game via the source link below — the in-game title screen displays any additional bindings. As a js13k entry, expect a focused single-mechanic experience with a clear objective.
Key Features
- ▸ Built in under 13 kilobytes (code, art, audio)
- ▸ Submitted to js13kGames 2022
- ▸ Author: Santiago Zapata
- ▸ Competition-recognised entry
TenderGotchi — Frequently Asked Questions
Is TenderGotchi free to play?
Yes. TenderGotchi is a free browser game — no download or installation required. Click the play link to open it at the source site.
Where can I play TenderGotchi?
You can play TenderGotchi on js13kGames. ArcadeBloom links out to the original source — we review the game but do not host it.
What kind of game is TenderGotchi?
TenderGotchi is a arcade game. A 2022 js13kGames entry by Santiago Zapata — under 13KB of pure craft.
Source & Licence
- Author / Project
- js13kGames
- Licence
- source-available
- Released
- 2022
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