A downloadable game for Windows

Welcome to the Forest Dust Runner!

Take control of the soot spirit (Makkuro Kurosuke) as it races through a dynamically increasing forest landscape, avoiding obstacles and gathering stars. Inspired by the charming aesthetic of Studio Ghibli, this game delivers a simple yet progressively challenging experience.

✨ Key Features:

  • Progressive Difficulty: The game's Velocity gradually increases every few obstacles you pass, making long runs intensely challenging.
  • Visual Polish: Features Parallax Scrolling background layers for a sense of depth and atmospheric music that changes seamlessly between the menu and gameplay.
  • Custom Physics: Experience unique gameplay with the Dust Runner's signature bobbing movement and custom gravity/jump physics.
  • Full Control: Includes a functional Pause Menu (ESC) that allows you to resume, return to the main menu, or quit.

Controls:

  • Jump/Start Game: SPACE or UP ARROW
  • Pause Game: ESC (In-game)
  • Menu Navigation (Pause Screen): Resume (ESC), Main Menu (M), Quit (Q)

Requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows (or specify the OS you built for)
  • Development Language: Go
  • Game Library: Raylib-Go

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ForestDustRunner.zip 21 MB

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