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A Balanced Brew by FrankbsadGames

2 mins
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A Unicycle game for coffee lovers #

It’s Saturday morning, 10:30am, and *you haven’t had your coffee yet*. Your need for caffeine is undeniable, there’s not a bean in the house, and you really, *really* hate walking. That coffee cart can’t be too far away, right?
Your eyes find your trusty unicycle across the room. Let’s do this.
“A Balanced Brew” is a challenging but charming tale of one person’s unicycle-mounted quest for a good coffee, across improbably treacherous terrain.

Features #

  • Original crank-driven unicycle gameplay, made for the PlayDate!
  • The most advanced unicycle-coffee-run simulation released on the platform to date!
  • 5 increasingly-caffinated difficulty levels, for a smooth yet full-bodied challenge that lingers nicely on the palate!
  • 80 levels across 4 picturesque locales, filled with devious obstacles!
  • 3 additional game modes for extra challenge: Gauntlet, Return Trip, and Daily Grind!
  • A soothing soundtrack to keep you calm on your quest!
  • Unlimited level skips, don’t be afraid to use them! you can come back at any time and finish the level later
  • For even more challenge, drink 4 espressos before playing to unlock “jitters mode”! (PSA: probably don’t, though. Excess caffeine consumption may cause irritability, mania, insomnia, and an uncomfortably full bladder.)
  • State-of-the-art monochrome facial hair simulation!

Awards #

Testimonials #

  • “This is the most Melbourne game imaginable, I love it.”
  • “…I’m pretty sure I’ve seen this guy getting coffee in Brunswick.”
  • “This game perpetuates tired unicyclist stereotypes, and doesn’t do my moustache justice at all!”

Controls #

  • Crank to move
  • B to bring up pause menu in level, you can skip or restart levels from this menu

Play Tips #

Use the crank to pedal in either direction.
Mind your center of balance, and try pedaling backwards to tip yourself slightly toward your direction of travel.
Avoid crowds, pick your moment when crossing the street, and be careful of hazards such as mud or oil that threaten the unwary unicyclist!

Sound track #

OST by Miles O’Connell available on Bandcamp

How to Install #

This game can be side loaded through the Panic Playdate website

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