THE WAY OF THE DODO
THE WAY OF THE DODO
Developer:Ashes
Released:2026-01-31
Technology:html5
Platforms:Browser (desktop, mobile, tablet)
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- The Way of the Dodo
- Game Documentation
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- 【INTRODUCTION】
- The Way of the Dodo is a charming pixel-style platformer where you guide a brave dodo bird through 13 carefully designed levels. The game features a unique gliding mechanic - click while airborne to flap wings and glide farther. Plus a wall-jump system lets you climb vertical surfaces. Collect golden coins, avoid deadly traps and chasms, and help this extinct bird reclaim its freedom.
- Game Type: Platform Jumping Game
- Developer: js13kGames (LittleJS Engine)
- Game Size: <13KB
- Duration: 15-25 minutes (all levels)
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- 【HOW TO PLAY】
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- • Press Space or Click to make the dodo jump
- • Release jump button to interrupt jump and control height
- • Click again while airborne to glide/flap wings
- • Hold jump near walls to perform wall jumps and climb
- • Collect golden coins throughout levels
- • Avoid spike traps and chasms
- • Reach the flag at level end
- • Complete all 13 levels to free the dodo
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- 【GAME FEATURES】
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- • Unique Gliding Mechanic: Dodo can flap wings mid-air, adding aerial mobility and strategic depth
- • Wall Jump System: Climb walls with consecutive jumps, adding vertical challenge dimension
- • 13 Handcrafted Levels: Each with unique layout and challenges, progressively harder
- • Dodo Theme: Extinct bird protagonist gives deeper meaning of "reclaiming freedom"
- • Procedural Music: LittleJS engine provides dynamic audio matching gameplay rhythm
- • Pixel Art Style: Classic pixel graphics with smooth animations and retro-cute aesthetics
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- 【GAMEPLAY TIPS】
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- • Tap jump briefly for small hops, good for short distances
- • Hold jump longer for high jumps to clear obstacles
- • Release jump to precisely control height
- • Use gliding at jump peak for maximum effect
- • Gliding extends air time for crossing long distances
- • Wall jump by tapping jump repeatedly near walls to climb quickly
- • Observe coin positions in advance and plan routes
- • Some coins require gliding to reach
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- 【STORY】
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- The dodo bird - a species long vanished from Earth.
- But in this pixel world, one dodo persists. Trapped in level after level, yearning for freedom, longing to soar.
- Though dodos cannot truly fly, this one can jump, glide, and climb walls. Through 13 challenging levels, each tests its will.
- Golden coins scattered everywhere, each one a beacon of hope toward freedom. Cross chasms, avoid spikes, climb heights...
- This brave dodo needs your help to complete the path to freedom!
- Ready to embark on the dodo's path to freedom?