Fren Ship Sailor
What shall we do with a Bootleg Sailor?
You rescue a bootleg console from being thrown out of a thrift shop. The cartridge label is torn, the controller is bizarre and the electricity is faulty. You decide to play it at the repair desk while making sure the system doesn't self destruct!
Made for Fren Jam, this game is a simulator of the wild side of retro gaming. An era where the cheaper alternatives, for many, were the only option.
Features:
☠ Multiple layers of in-game corruption
☠ Authentic 8-Bit aesthetic with 4 channels of audio
☠ Hand drawn digital art & pixel art
☠ One-Hook hand simulation
☠ High score saving
Credits:
Designed, Programmed & Composed by Angus Beer 2025
Inspired by the world of Bootlegs and the Vinesauce crew
Melody based on the sea shanty Drunken Sailor
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Install instructions
Windows Version: Unzip the folder and select the .exe file.
HTML 5 Version: While compatible with mobile devices, it is best suited for desktop.
Development log
- Making of Fren Ship Sailor45 days ago
- Patch Notes52 days ago
Comments
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love the art, can’t wait to play it myself!!!
Chunky, simple, and a delight on the eyes. Love everything about this.
Really cool idea and execution of the theme, it's very highscore based and having to try to juggle more than the game is fun ! I wish there was a little more to it but for something made in two weeks this definitely ones of my faves