About Legend of Song
Legend of Song is a pixel-art arcade platformer where every level is a race against a 20-second timer. It was made with AppGameKit for the 2023 20 Second Game Jam, which makes it one of the quickest games you can try.
The story is a short fable. A bounding little creature meets a strange summoner near the Sacred Stones and is sent off to fetch the juiciest fruit around, with gold as the promise. In practice, you find the key in each level, use it to open the chest, and grab the fruit before time runs out to carry on the Song.
Loot is scattered along the way, and collecting all of it earns a massive bonus. You can play Legend of Song online in your browser, and it's Legend of Song free to play. There's a leaderboard too.
How to Play Legend of Song
- Click inside the game window, then try the keyboard.
- Find the key in each level.
- Take it to the chest to open it and reveal the fruit.
- Collect the fruit before the 20-second timer runs out to continue the Song.
- Pick up as much loot as you can on the way. Grabbing all of it gives a big bonus.
- Use the quadruple jump, and remember that landing resets your jump count.
What to Expect in Legend of Song
Legend of Song is built for speed. A 20-second clock leaves no room for wandering, so you plan your route from the first jump: key, chest, fruit. Each level lasts seconds, which gives the game a quick arcade tempo.
The quadruple jump gives you plenty of air control, and since landing resets the jump count, you can chain climbs. With a leaderboard in the mix, it's built for replaying a level to do better.
Because levels are so short, trying again costs almost nothing, and each attempt teaches you where the key sits and how to reach it. The charm is in the tight idea and the playful fable around it.
Tips for Legend of Song
- Look for the key first, since the chest needs it.
- Use all four jumps in the air to reach high ledges.
- Plan a path that picks up loot as you go, because the full-loot bonus is large.
- Watch the timer, and give up side loot when you're running low.
- Replay a level to learn it, then go for the bonus.
- Do not stand still. With only 20 seconds, every pause costs you.
Who Made Legend of Song
Legend of Song was made by Virtual Nomad and released on itch.io. It was made with AppGameKit for the 2023 20 Second Game Jam, as a first platformer. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Legend of Song page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Legend of Song free?
Yes. You can play Legend of Song in your browser for free, and there's no account to make.
How do you play Legend of Song?
In each level you find the key, open the chest and grab the fruit before a 20-second timer ends, picking up loot along the way. A quadruple jump helps you get around, and landing resets the jump count. Click inside the game window and try the keyboard.
What is the goal in Legend of Song?
Find the key, open the chest and reach the fruit inside before the 20-second timer runs out, so the Song can continue. Collecting all of the loot in a level earns a massive bonus on top, so there's a reason to push your luck.
Who made Legend of Song?
Virtual Nomad is the creator of Legend of Song. We play the original itch.io build here and credit it on this page.
What is the 20 Second Game Jam?
The 20 Second Game Jam is a jam where games are built around a 20-second idea. Legend of Song was made for the 2023 one, which is why every level has a 20-second timer and why the game is quick and tightly focused.
Can I play Legend of Song on a Chromebook or phone?
It runs in a browser and needs quick jumping, so a Chromebook or laptop with a keyboard is the safer choice. A phone may not be a good match for a platformer where the timing of every jump matters.
Is Legend of Song unblocked at school?
Legend of Song unblocked depends on your network. It runs in a normal browser tab, so if this page opens, the game should too.
Does Legend of Song have a leaderboard?
Yes, it carries a leaderboard, so scoring is part of the design. The loot bonus and the 20-second timer both point the same way: this is a game meant to be replayed for a better result each time.
