【INTRODUCTION】
Zooback Rider is a fun action management game where you play as a zoo worker racing against an approaching storm to bring escaped animals back to their pens. The game features full emoji graphics - characters, animals, and environments all made from cute emoji symbols. You can chase animals on foot or ride them for speed boosts. Different animals have different speeds and behaviors requiring smart route planning to beat the clock.
Game Type: Action Management Game
Developer: js13kGames
Game Size: <13KB
Duration: 5-10 minutes per session
【HOW TO PLAY】
• Use arrow keys or click to move character around the zoo
• Get near animals and press Space to pick up or ride them
• Riding animals boosts your movement speed
• Bring animals to corresponding colored pens
• Press Space to drop animals into pens
• Complete all tasks before storm countdown ends
• Challenge for faster completion times and higher efficiency
【GAME FEATURES】
• Cute Emoji Style: All elements made from emoji symbols, visually adorable and family-friendly
• Riding Mechanic: Ride animals for speed boosts, adding strategic depth and fun
• Time Management Challenge: Countdown creates urgency, testing multitasking abilities
• Top-Down View: Clear overhead perspective showing all animals and pen positions at once
• Mobile-Friendly: Optimized for touchscreen with excellent mobile play experience
• Casual Relaxing Atmosphere: Bright colors and cute characters perfect for leisure gaming
【GAMEPLAY TIPS】
• Prioritize animals farthest from their pens first
• Ride faster animals for quicker map traversal
• Plan animal return sequence strategically
• Riding animals moves faster - choose dismount points near pens
• Plan complete routes mentally before starting
• Handle multiple animals along the same path
• Complete simple tasks quickly early on
• Reserve time for difficult tasks later
• Don't waste too much time on single animals
【STORY】
It's a sunny afternoon and you've started your shift at the zoo.
Suddenly, the weather forecast issues a warning: a powerful storm is approaching! Animals scattered throughout the park are still leisurely wandering, unaware of the impending danger.
As a dedicated zookeeper, you must safely return all animals to their pens before the storm arrives. Time is tight - some animals run fast, others hide in corners...
You can chase on foot or ride animals for speed. Can you complete this daunting task before time runs out?
The animals' safety is in your hands!
Ready to become the ultimate zookeeper?