Drops Away!

Welcome to Drops Away! – Pirate Software Game Jam 16 Entry

Drops Away! was created for Pirate Software Game Jam 16, a game development challenge that ran from January 17th to January 31st, 2025.

This jam's theme was:

🎯 "You are the weapon."

With 15 days to bring this concept to life, our team pushed creativity and problem-solving to the limit.

We took the theme in an exciting direction, and we can’t wait for you to try it out.

Let us know what you think!

Premise

In Drops Away, you play as a government-contracted pigeon operating in a bustling seaside city, tasked with eliminating high-priority targets by dropping precision explosive poops.

To succeed, you’ll navigate the urban landscape, refuel with discarded junk food, and evade natural foes like seagulls, crows, and cats, all while ensuring your mission’s success.

Itch.io GamePlay Guide

Welcome to Drops Away!

A high-flying, precision-pooping adventure where you take on secret missions as a government-pigeon agent!

Your goal? Eliminate high-priority targets with expert precision while navigating the bustling seaside city of Sea Point.

Step 1: Receive Your Mission

Your agency will send you out on high-priority missions.

Pay close attention to your mission briefing—it will tell you everything you need to know about your next target.

Step 2: Locate Your Target

Look around the city for visual indicators that highlight your target’s location.

Some targets are on the move, while others stay put.

You can also perch on certain rooftops to line up the perfect shot and wait for the right moment to strike.

Step 3: Execute Precision Strikes

Once you've found your target, it's time to take the shot!

Aim carefully and drop an explosive poop right on them.

Step 4: Refuel as Needed

If you run out of poops, don’t panic—just find some junk food scattered around the city to reload.

Movement and Navigation:

This game supports both keyboard and controller inputs for a seamless experience

Keyboard:

• W: Pivot forward – Move the pigeon forward in the desired direction.
• A: Bank to the left – Shift the pigeon left while maintaining its forward momentum.
• S: Pivot backwards – Slow down or adjust the pigeon’s position backwards.
• D: Bank to the right – Shift the pigeon right while maintaining its forward momentum.

Controller:

• Left Joystick: Controls movement direction.
• Right Joystick: Adjusts flight angle.

Resource Interaction:

• Flying through junk food automatically replenishes explosive poops.

Strategic Movement:

• Shift (Keyboard) / RT (Controller): Sprint–  Burst forward to evade threats or position yourself for an attack.

Combat and Targeting:

• LMB (Keyboard) / A (Controller): Fire poop – Release an explosive poop to eliminate targets.

Credits

Development by Reder Joubert

Art by Andale Visser & Reder Joubert

UI/UX by Andale Visser

Game Design by Andale Visser