Serpent Says

A game for Playdate.

What is it?

Serpent Says is a Centipede-inspired action game where you destroy a descending "snake" by matching input commands. Each segment of the snake has a different input requirement (D-pad directions, A/B buttons, or crank rotations), and you need to press the correct input for the segment at the front of the snake.

How it works:

• A snake made of segments descends in a zig-zag pattern down the screen.
• Each segment shows an icon indicating which Playdate input will destroy it.
• Match the input for each segment in turn to destroy the snake.
• Wrong inputs add penalty segments to the snake's tail.
• Clear the entire snake to advance to the next level with more segments.
• Earn coins to buy temporary upgrades (multi-hit, slow descent, auto-correct, etc.) and permanent coin boosts for future runs.

Progressive difficulty: The game starts with just up/down inputs and gradually introduces more input types as snakes get longer. 

Features:

• 8 different input types utilizing all Playdate controls.
• Upgrade shop system with temporary and permanent upgrades.
• Progressive difficulty that introduces new inputs gradually.
• Perfect run bonuses (5 coins vs 1 coin for mistakes)
• The goal is to earn 100 coins.  

Enjoy mastering Serpent Says!