Adventure
CODA
WINNER OF THE 'VISUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN PULP' AWARD at the Playdate Community Awards 2025
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WINNER OF THE 'VISUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN PULP' AWARD at the Playdate Community Awards 2025 CODA is a pulp-made adventure-puzzle game created exclusively for the playdate. You play the role of an astronaut stranded on a strange planet. It is up to you to uncover the mysteries of your surroundings in order to escape. CODA is a short experience, running 30-60 mins. It is packed with intrigue, atmosphere, and animation that pushes the limits of the pulp engine. The game features: Various environments populated with puzzles. Various environments populated with puzzles. Tests of dexterity. Tests of dexterity. A mystery to be solved at the heart of the narrative. A mystery to be solved at the heart of the narrative. Secrets to discover. Secrets to discover. 'Beautiful art style and animation, intriguing atmosphere and story.' - clap_clapp, itch.io user '..really nails the vibe it’s going for.' - playdateunofficial.com
- Crank: Required
- Tilt: Not used
- Microphone: Not used
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Writing, Art and Code by Simon Gander Playtesting by David Gander, Vina Tang
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This game uses the D-pad, A and B buttons, and requires moderate use of the crank for around 20% of the game.
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CODA for Playdate - Full Gameplay - No Commentary
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CODA for Playdate - What a Weird, Wonderful World
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CODA
Nick Simberg
2025-04-03
A passage to the end.
Age note: This game has mature themes, but should be suitable for most audiences.
AI: This game's developer created it without the use of generative AI.