Description
OwlRunner is a fast-paced and dynamic mobile game in which the main character runs automatically through a procedurally generated environment.
The goal is simple: survive as long as possible by avoiding obstacles and collecting various bonuses.
You play as a hero launched into a frantic race, with the speed continuously increasing as the game progresses. The difficulty naturally ramps up the further you go, putting your reflexes and anticipation
skills to the test.
To get as far as possible and complete each level, you’ll need to gather air flasks o stay alive, eliminate as many monstersas possible, and dodge the numerous obstacles placed
along the path. Coins are also scattered throughout the run: collecting them boosts your score and allows you to unlock certain advantages.
To help you during the race, various power-ups can be picked up, temporarily granting enhanced abilities. You can also purchase permanent upgrades to make progression easier and improve your performance.
Each completed level unlocks the next one, roviding a constant sense of progression and new challenges to overcome.
Pitch
In the county of Haleron, an unprecedented climate disaster has struck, rendering the surface air toxic and impossible to breathe.
Trapped in this now-hostile world, Zigowl struggles to find a single breath of clean air. His ability to breathe is fading quickly, and every second counts.
Step into Zigowl’s shoes and help him reach a place where his life will no longer be at risk. To survive, you’ll need to cross the various towns of Haleron
and climb the county’s rugged terrain to reach the highest altitudes, where the air is still breathable.
The path will be difficult, but it’s the only way to survive.
Character
Zigowl is the main protagonist of the game. He is an unusual and instantly recognizable character: a dark, mysterious silhouette with
large, bulbous eyes that reflect his constant sense of wonder, and small pointed ears that emphasize his distinctive appearance.
A hero as strange as he is endearing, ready to do whatever it takes to survive in a world that has become hostile.
How to play
As soon as the game starts, Zigowl automatically begins moving, running to the right without any input from the player. His movement is unidirectional,
and his speed gradually increases as you progress through the levels, making the gameplay more and more intense. Even though he moves on his own, Zigowl remains under the player’s full
control, who must manage three essential actions: jumping, shooting and collecting items.
Possible Actions
Jumping
To make Zigowl leap and avoid obstacles, simply tap the left side of the screen.
Shooting
To attack a monster, the player must tap the right side of the screen, aiming in the direction of the target to eliminate.
Collecting Items
Items are automatically picked up as soon as Zigowl comes into contact with them, making the action smooth and intuitive.
Resources
Gold
While survival is the main objective, collecting gold is just as important.
→ Each gold coin collected increases your total by 1.
→ Defeating a monster awards 5 gold coins, rewarding the player for taking risks.
Lives
Lives allow the player to continue their run without losing their score, bringing them back exactly to the point where they failed.
→ With remaining lives, the player continues their progress.
→ Without lives, it’s Game Over: the player must restart from the beginning of the last level reached.
Air flasks
Zigowl’s air level continuously decreases over time.
→ An empty gauge results in his death.
→ To survive, he must collect air flasks, which instantly refill his oxygen supply.
Power-ups
During the run, Zigowl may encounter power-ups that temporarily enhance his abilities. Among them:
→ Invincibility Potion
→ 30 seconds of total invincibility, paired with supersonic speed.
→ Laser Boost Potion
→ 30 seconds of exceptional shooting power: one hit destroys everything.
These bonuses appear randomly, making each run unique.
Interface: Head up display
The HUD displays all useful information and quick access buttons
1 – Zigowl’s Health Bar
2 – Number of Lives available
3 – Total Coins collected
4 – Controls Button
5 – Pause Button
Death Conditions
Zigowl can lose the game in the following situations:
→ Collision with a monster: any contact is fatal.
→ Falling into a pit: a single fall is enough to cause death.
→ Running out of air: if the air gauge reaches zero, Zigowl will not survive.
Victory conditions
The player completes the level as soon as they reach the end of the course, unlocking the next level.
Based on the amount of gold collected, the player is awarded 1 to 3 stars. Each star grants an additional 50 gold coins, for a maximum of 150 bonus coins.
Game Modes
The player can choose between three game modes:
→ Easy
→ Normal
→ Hard
Each mode directly affects the gameplay experience. Depending on the chosen level, the monsters’ artificial intelligence (AI) will be more or less active, making enemies more aggressive and unpredictable.
The selected mode also affects the rate at which the character’s air gauge decreases: the higher the difficulty, the faster Zigowl loses air.
This choice allows the player to adjust the intensity and challenge according to their play style.
Credits
Game producer / Game designer / Game developer / Level designer
Llinivers
Graphics & Fonts
Craftpix :www.craftpix.net
Audio
Prod. Bifrost