Loop Of Thirst

🌞 Swelteringly unbearable. Desperately parched. Trapped in a time loop.

Alex, a frazzled middle schooler, forgot their water bottle on the hottest day of the year. After chugging a way-too-big bottle of ZAP Juice, gave by a bully, they’re stuck reliving a chaotic 10-minute school day (2-3 minutes of gameplay). Sneak to hydration source, outwit prankster classmates, and break the loop before Alex passes out from thirst!

Crafted for GMTK Game Jam 2025 (Theme: Loop), this is a hilarious race against time, thirst, and middle school mayhem.

🌊 Why You’ll Love It

• Time-Loop Shenanigans: Relive a sweaty school day, learning secrets each loop to outsmart obstacles and quench Alex’s thirst.
• Thirst Meter Madness: A ticking gauge that spikes in heat or after salty snacks. Find water or face a goofy, cartoonish faint (no gross stuff, promise!).
• Sneaky Puzzles: Dodge hall monitors, trick pranksters, and unlock clues (like a hidden vending machine code) to get hydration.
• Conversation puzzles: Make you way through conversations to get Alex of class as fast as possible to get hydration.

🎮 How to Play

• WASD / Arrow Keys: Scurry through school.
• E: Interact or chat with NPCs.
• Esc : Pause for a breather.

🕹️ Loop Mechanics

• 10-Minute Cycles: Each loop (2-3 minutes real-time) resets if Alex faints or time’s up. Use what you learn to get closer to victory.
• Clue System: Discover NPC routines (e.g., “Coach leaves at 12:05”) or shortcuts (e.g., a janitor’s key) that persist across loops.
• Prankster Problems: A pesky classmate hides water or offers thirst-inducing snacks. Outsmart them to stay hydrated!

🎨 Vibe Check

• Art: Bright 2D sprites with Alex’s and Team.
• Sound: Upbeat tunes and quirky effects (slurps, dramatic faints).
• Tone: Silly, relatable middle school chaos—perfect for all ages!

👥 Credits

ByteQuest Studios — Built for GMTK Game Jam 2025

• Game Design & Narrative: @indieOrbit
• Programming: @indieOrbit, Codfy,  @cesarepng
• Art & Animation: @enjinr
• Sound & Music: @Wavepool Music
  
• Asset Credits:  @ oceansdream, @limezu
• Shoutouts: To every kid who’s sprinted for a water fountain, our trusty hydration stations, and the chaotic energy of ZAP Juice.

💧 Sip. Loop. Win.

Can you help Alex stay hydrated and escape the time loop? Dive into Thirsty Loop for a refreshing, laugh-out-loud adventure!

Content: Family-friendly fun! No swearing, violence, or inappropriate content—just pure, goofy chaos.
Playtime: ~25-35 minutes
Built With: Godot 4.3
Platforms: Web, Windows, Mac, Linux