About UFO Swamp Odyssey
UFO Swamp Odyssey is a short, atmospheric platformer with metroidvania touches, made for the PICO-8. Scavengers knocked your UFO out of the sky, and you're stuck in their swampy junk yard.
An electromagnetic pulse cannon keeps you from leaving, and the way out is to shut it off. Friendly aliens help along the way, and you pick up a Zapper that has several modes you can cycle through.
You can play UFO Swamp Odyssey online for free in your browser. It was made in 10 days for the RNDGAME 2020 jam.
How to Play UFO Swamp Odyssey
- Move with the Left and Right arrows.
- Press Z to jump.
- Press X to use the Zapper once you have it.
- Press Up or Down to cycle Zapper modes.
- Find a way to disable the pulse cannon.
What to Expect in UFO Swamp Odyssey
UFO Swamp Odyssey is a moody little adventure. The setting is a junk yard in a swamp, drawn in the PICO-8 palette, and it leans on atmosphere instead of a big cast.
It follows the metroidvania pattern: you start with little, gain the Zapper, and learn to use its modes in different places. The map stays small and the goal stays clear.
Tips for UFO Swamp Odyssey
- Seek out the friendly aliens. They're on your side.
- Switch Zapper modes when something blocks your way.
- Go back to old areas once you have a new ability.
- Take your time. The mood is part of the game.
- Get the jump right before you rely on the Zapper.
Who Made UFO Swamp Odyssey
UFO Swamp Odyssey was made by Paranoid Cactus and released on itch.io. Made with PICO-8 by Paranoid Cactus in 10 days for RNDGAME 2020. 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 UFO Swamp Odyssey page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is UFO Swamp Odyssey free?
Yes. Play UFO Swamp Odyssey as often as you like at no cost.
How do you play UFO Swamp Odyssey?
Move with Left and Right, jump with Z, and use the Zapper with X once you have it. Up and Down cycle through Zapper modes when you have more than one. You need a keyboard.
What is the goal in UFO Swamp Odyssey?
Your UFO has been knocked from the sky, and you're trapped in a swampy junk yard. With help from friendly aliens, you need to find a way to shut off the electromagnetic pulse cannon that keeps you grounded.
Who made UFO Swamp Odyssey?
UFO Swamp Odyssey comes from Paranoid Cactus, who published it on itch.io. We embed that build and link to the original.
How long is UFO Swamp Odyssey?
It's a short platformer made in 10 days for a jam. That makes UFO Swamp Odyssey a compact game with a small world, suited to a single sitting rather than a long campaign, and easy to replay once you know the route.
Can I play UFO Swamp Odyssey on a Chromebook or phone?
You need a keyboard for the arrow keys, Z and X. A Chromebook or laptop works. A phone has no way to press those keys, so a touchscreen is not a good fit. A laptop keyboard is the right tool for this one.
Is UFO Swamp Odyssey unblocked at school?
Try it and see. UFO Swamp Odyssey unblocked loads in the browser with nothing to install, but each school sets its own filters.
Is UFO Swamp Odyssey a metroidvania?
It has metroidvania elements. New tools, like the Zapper and its modes, open up places you could not reach before, which is the core of the style, all packed into a short game, so you get a small taste of exploring a world and coming back with new tools.
