Bubble Odyssey

Trapped in the cold, dark abyss of the ocean, you are not just a simple bubble... Oh no, you’re a bubble of rebellion! an air-filled symbol of freedom! imprisoned in a clammy prison! ... (literally, a clam shell). Your goal? Escape the crushing depths, dodge danger, and rise to the surface where sweet, sweet oxygen awaits!

But it’s not just about you! Oh no! You are...

Along the way, you’ll encounter others like you: tiny, trembling air-buddies trapped just like you, drifting aimlessly in the void... Rescue them, and they’ll join you in your daring ascent, making you bigger, stronger! ... and ... well, more of a target. Bigger bubbles attract bigger trouble, after all.

Beware the perilous beauty of the abyss: treacherous rock mazes, clawed sea creatures, and countless wonders of the deep… or at least the ones we wish we had time to include! Picture ancient shipwrecks, vibrant coral reefs, and the enigmatic mysteries of the ocean—yeah, we thought about all of that. But hey, 48 hours is a tight squeeze, even for a bubble. The team poured their hearts (and sleep cycles) into this game, dreaming up an oceanic adventure just for you. And honestly? It’s the thought that counts, right? So dive in and imagine the rest—it’s all part of the charm! 

This vertical scroller of bubbly proportions blends fast-paced dodging with strategic decisions. Every move is a balancing act: the dream of freedom versus the weight of responsibility. The more friends you save, the more difficult your path becomes. Because, as the ocean constantly reminds you, freedom isn’t free—it’s fragile, buoyant, and surprisingly bouncy.

Created in just 48 hours for the Global Game Jam 2025, proudly hosted by the SO·Games association, Bubble Odyssey is a hilarious yet poignant exploration of what it means to be free.

Spoiler alert: it also involves a lot of popping noises.

So, are you ready to rise? Or will you burst under the pressure?

• Vertical scrolling chaos: Dodge, weave, and outmaneuver the abyssal dangers... or at least the ones we managed to create in time! (The abyss is vast, but deadlines are ruthless.)
• Grow and shrink mechanics: Save more bubbles to become bigger, bouncier, and... well, a floating target. (Your size may vary based on how reckless or heroic you feel.)
• Moral bubble dilemmas: Split or save—choose wisely! (But hey, if moral dilemmas aren’t your thing, just aim for the high score and let the rest pop off.)
• Atmospheric deep-sea vibes: A mix of beauty and terror—crafted with care. (Well, at least the 10 assets we managed to squeeze in out of the 4592 our artist ambitiously designed. RIP to the unused ones. Gone but not forgotten.)
• Perfectly poppable gameplay: Easy to pick up, impossible to put down. (Seriously, we tried putting it down, but the bubble noises kept calling us back.)

The Team (Aka the P.P.P. : Powerful Pizza Patrol !):

• Lucas Guédon: Dev
• Maxime Delesse: Game Design/UI/UX
• Nicolas Bala: Art/Sound/Music