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Cultivator
◢◤ DESCRIPTION ◥◣ A short, narrative-driven experience that combines intense music visualizers with a mysterious, atmospheric world.
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Description
◢◤ DESCRIPTION ◥◣ A short, narrative-driven experience that combines intense music visualizers with a mysterious, atmospheric world. All on a tiny yellow handheld. You are a scout sent to explore and help an alien planet after intercepting a strange signal. ◢◤ HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED ◥◣ For the most immersive experience, we recommend you use headphones, but they are not required, the game is mixed for device speakers as well. ◢◤ NOTE ◥◣ This game takes real-world time to advance. It is meant to be played in short bursts. There is an option to fast forward time.
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- Tilt: Not used
- Microphone: Not used
Credits
◢◤ CREDITS ◥◣ DEVELOPMENT: Studio Melonpan (Seth Weedin, Shuyi Lin) SOUNDTRACK: Seth Weedin PLAYTESTERS: Kirkpad, Ledbetter, Ophelia Bee, Silvermedal Games, Anders Bjørnskov FONT: Squarewave by jeti SPECIAL THANKS: Playdate Squad Discord
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This game uses the A and B buttons and the crank. No precision required.
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Cultivator
Nick Simberg
2026-01-09
Beyond Metroid Prime
Age note: This game requires reading comprehension (english). It also contains flashing content that may not be suitable for photosensitive epilepsy.
AI: This game's developer created it without the use of generative AI.