Ginger Shroom Journey
Gold · 2024 · 2D Platformer, Retro, Casual, Pixel Graphics, Linear
PC
9 user reviews89% · 9
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About Ginger Shroom Journey
This game was originally a student-made project. It's still technically a prototype, but it was complete enough and I had to move on to another school project. I also uploaded this game here to Steam just to learn how to get something on here for any of my future projects, which is another reason why it's free! Contrary to what the Settings menu says, Settings are not coming soon. I unfortunately lost the original project files and therefore won't be able to revisit this project, at least in this form. Maybe a sequel of sorts one day, but for now this prototype has served it's purpose for me. Thanks for playing!UI is tailored for 16:9 aspect ratio. (Ultrawide and other resolutions may encounter issues with UI and text)
Description:
Collect the coins! Because it's fun! Embrace the power of the mushrooms and find the escape. Keep an eye out for traps and monsters, as some may surprise you... Iron Man permadeath mode has been implemented for you hardcore gamers that want to do speedruns or time yourself--once you've learned the stages of course.Controls:
Player Movement - WASD or Arrow Keys for directions Jump - Space BarShoot - L-Shift (can hold)Use Ladders - W and S to Climb Or Descend Pause Menu - Escape KeyCredits and thanks to users FOXFIN and DANIL CHERNYAEV from Unity's AssetStore for their 'Super Platformer Assets' and '2D Platformer Tileset' packs, respectively.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
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A wonderfully charming, fast-paced, and delightfully retro 2D platformer that breathes fresh new life into classic, grid-based arcade time-killers! Stepping into the heavy boots of a nameless, bow-carrying hero with a massive red pompadour to conquer cavernous rooms and avoid spike traps is every bit as exhilarating as it sounds.The colorful pixel art visual design and rectangular level layouts capture that magical, high-energy retro arcade energy flawlessly. What truly elevates the gameplay loop is the responsive physics dynamic: balancing your precision arrow shots against moving monsters while using bouncing mushrooms like high-speed trampolines to reach secrets creates an incredibly fresh and rewarding reflex check. Snatching large gold coins while racing toward the stage exit keeps your spatial coordination working at absolute maximum capacity.It is the absolute perfect, light-hearted single-player gem for a quick 15-minute coin challenge, testing your platforming timing under pressure, and enjoying pure indie creativity—all for the grand price of absolutely free! A delightful, tightly focused climbing adventure that is a must-play for any fan of simple, nostalgia-filled local…2 found this helpful
You are a bow-carrying person with a large, red pompadour who likes to jump on top of mushrooms, shoot or avoid monsters, collect large gold coins and find exits from cavernous but rectangular rooms in [b]GINGER SHROOM JOURNEY[/b], a 2D platformer by GoldHercules. 2D platforming is a gaming genre that has been around since the days of Nintendo's breakout classic video game, "Mario Bros." The basics of the genre hasn't changed dramatically over the decades and people who have played that game would not have a difficult time adapting to their more modern successors, either. In GINGER SHROOM JOURNEY (GSJ for short), you play as a nameless bow-carrying person with a large red pompadour. Your goal is to reach the exit of the level. Standing in your way are obstacles, such as monsters that move about and spikes (that are stationary), each of which will kill you if you touch them. You're not defenseless; You have a bow-and-arrow and can shoot and kill the monsters. Jumping on top of mushrooms causes your character to bounce as though they were on a trampoline, allowing your character to reach heights that they would otherwise not have access to with a normal jump. On your quest for the …1 found this helpful
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