How to Play Jimothy's Journey

Controls

• Joystick (bottom-left) or WASD / arrow keys to move.
• Act button (bottom-right) or Space / E to interact.
• Tap dialogue boxes to advance conversations.
• ♪ toggle (top-right) mutes or resumes music.

The Six Needs

Jimothy has six needs that slowly drain over time. Let any of them bottom out and his mood tanks — sad Jimothy walks slower, so keeping needs met is also how you outrun trouble.

• Hunger — rummage a trashcan or grab porch food.
• Water — sip at a fountain, birdbath, or hose.
• Relief — duck into a bush or alley (out of sight!).
• Rest — curl up in a den (log, box, drain, crawlspace).
• Social — chirp at squirrels, bunnies, and crows.
• Buzz — pick up shiny trinkets that catch your eye.

Fame & Shinies

Photographers wander the neighborhood. Most are harmless fans — let them snap a picture and they'll drop a shiny (bottle cap, coin, foil, can). Carry it back to a den and Act to stash it. Stashing raises your Fame and restores Buzz.

The catch: a fraction of the crowd wants to take you home. You can't tell them apart, and the higher your Fame climbs, the more of them appear. If one grabs you, it's game over.

Survival Tips

• Keep Jimothy happy — he only outruns a chaser when his spirit is up.
• Relieve yourself only under cover; getting seen costs Fame.
• Cars in the street hit hard. Cross with intent.
• Visit Duchess Cupcake anytime for a refresher on the rules.