Sammy Inkshell

Happy Valentine's Day Riley!

Instructions to run the game: 

1. Zoom out to see the full page. To do this press Ctrl + - on Windows or Command + - on Mac.
2. Click the button that says "Run Game" in the middle of the screen. 
3. Click the blue button with arrows at the bottom right of the game view to enter full screen mode after the game loads. 
4. After you pick your name and start the game, use the arrow keys or WASD to move the basket side to side to catch salmon.
5. Enjoy!

Credit to @sophweeee_v for the background art!

This is Version 1.2 of Sammy Inkshell.

FAQ

Q: Why is it called Sammy Inkshell?  

A: The name comes from the first draft of the game where there were 3 separate minigames with salmon, squids, and nautili.

Q: What is the difference between the two scores at the top?

A: The bigger score next to the salmon coin is the amount of coins you currently have to purchase upgrades. The smaller score underneath with the word "Score" is your total score that will be submitted to the leaderboard once the game is over.

Q: What is the Maneuverability upgrade?

A: Maneuverability controls the acceleration and deceleration of your basket (technically, it decreases linear drag). Higher maneuverability also increases your top speed. The speed upgrade increases the force that is exerted on your basket when you go left or right. 

Q: What is the base Golden Salmon Spawn Rate?

A: The base Golden Salmon Spawn Rate is 3%.

Q: How long do upgrades last?

A: Upgrades last until the end of the game. When you start another game, your upgrades are reset.

Q: Are the upgrades that show up in the shop random?

A: Yes, the upgrades are random. The only exception being it is impossible to get the Stage Timer Increase +5s upgrade in the first shop because there are only 21 fish in the first stage and the upgrade costs 25. 

Q: Is there a Pause Button?

A: Yes, you can pause the game and access the Options Menu by clicking the "Options" button in the bottom right of the screen, or by pressing the "o" key on your keyboard.

Patch Notes

Version 1.1 (2/25/23)

 - added leaderboard

 - added options menu

 - long jumping salmon jump higher

 - added animation to upgrade icon when you buy

Version 1.2 (3/5/23)

 - removed the "Exit" button from the main menu

 - can no longer recieve the Stage Timer Increase +5s upgrade in the first shop (because you will never have enough coins)

 - can open the leaderboard in the menu now

 - can open the options menu in the main menu

 - fixed bug where leaderboard button does not adjust according to sound effect volume slider

 - fixed bug where main menu volume does not adjust according to volume sliders

 - fixed bug where next stage button does not adjust according to sound effect volume slider

 - fixed bug where opening shop plays a sound without adjusting according to effect volume slider