Wrong Bird

Wrong Bird — Devlog #1

My very first PICO-8 game! Train your penguin, launch it every 10 days, try to reach 32,000m before time runs out!

Core Loop

• 100 days split into 10-day training blocks
• Each day, pick a stat to train or rest to recover energy
• Every 10th day is launch day 

Training

• 5 stats: speed, stamina, glide, slide, special
• Training costs energy; low energy increases fail chance
• Full energy = guaranteed success
• Daily events shake things up: lucky days, rainy days, coach visits, and more

Launch

• Mash X during countdown to boost starting velocity
• Stamina powers active flight, then glide takes over
• Landing transitions to an ice slide — slide stat determines carry distance
• Each stat has a distinct role across the full flight arc

Progression

• 8 distance milestones
• Hit your goal to advance zones; miss and you've burned a cycle
• Earn pebbles from distance, spend them in the ability shop
• 17 purchasable abilities across all 5 stat categories
• Prestige when all stats are maxed — raises caps, keeps abilities

(Code created by Claude. Game concept and all assets are my own)