How to Play

The Objective

You are the pilot of a cargo hot air balloon. Your goal is to safely navigate the skies, manage your balloon's physics, and deliver packages to designated zones without crashing or running out of fuel!

Understanding Your Screen (UI)

To survive, you need to keep an eye on your instruments:

• Top-Right (The Compass): This is your best friend. It always points toward your next Delivery Zone. Follow it!
• Left Bar (Altitude Meter): This shows exactly how high or low your balloon is. Keep it in the safe zone to avoid crashing or flying too high.
• Gas Bar: Displays your remaining fuel. If it runs out, you fall!

Controls

• W, A, S, D / Arrow Keys: Move your character around the basket.
• E (Press): Pick up or drop an item.
• E (Hold): Throw an item out of the balloon (stand near the edge) OR deliver a package.
• Q (Press/Hold): Contextual Action (Heal, Refuel, or Use Backpack).

Managing the Balloon

Mastering physics is the key to winning. Your balloon reacts to what you do:

• Altitude (Height): Controlled entirely by Weight.
  • Too heavy? You will sink fast.
  • Too light? You will float dangerously high.
  • Pro Tip: If you are falling too fast, pick up heavy cargo, walk to the edge, and Hold E to throw it overboard!
• Balance: Physics matter! If you put all your cargo on one side of the basket, the balloon will tilt and shake violently. Keep your items evenly distributed in the center.

Survival & Hazards

• Turbulence: If the balloon tilts too much or reaches dangerous altitudes, the basket will shake. Strong shakes will knock you down and cause you to lose Health!
• Healing: If your health is low, pick up a Medkit and Press Q to heal.
• Refueling: Pick up a Gas Can, walk over to the engine zone, and Hold Q to refill your tank.
• The Backpack: Pick up the backpack and Press Q to spawn helpful emergency items (Watch out for the 5-second cooldown).
• Wind: Gusts of wind can push your balloon up or down unpredictably. Adjust your weight quickly to survive.

Making Deliveries (Step-by-Step)

1. Find the Target: Look at the Compass (top-right) and follow it to your destination.
2. Get Close: You cannot deliver from far away! You must be within 300 meters of the delivery area for the drop to count.
3. Make the Drop: Once you are close enough, pick up the correct package, walk to the edge of the basket, and Hold E to drop it safely into the zone.
4. Multiple Deliveries: Some levels require you to deliver multiple packages to different locations. Check your mission carefully!

Good luck, Pilot!

Credits:

• Developer: yd / discord user: 7_yd
• Artist: Anonymous / discord user: mohian400
• Composers:
  • Music: imthatlizard / discord user: imthatlizard
  • Sound effects: DeflectUnf / discord user: tutunyasunu