🎮 Tail of 9 Lives 🐱

A cozy rogue-lite survival platformer where a cat must evade capture for 90 seconds, losing a life each time it's caught—gaining a tarot card ability in return!

Estimated Playtime: 5-10 minutes per run 

 Age Rating: 7+ (Mild Cartoon Mischief)

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🃏 Tarot Card System

Each time the Cat loses a life, they draw one of 22 Major Arcana Cat Tarot Cards, which provide buffs, debuffs, or chaotic effects.

Example Cards & Effects

Card	Effect
The Fool	Random speed boost or slow effect.
The Chariot	Grants a dash ability.
Justice	The next lost life is refunded.
The Sun	Increases speed for 10 seconds.
The World	Prevents the next lost life.

* NOTE: Only few cards have been implemented due to time constraints.

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🎮 Controls

• Move Left/Right                : A / D or Left Arrow / Right Arrow
• Jump (if unlocked)            : Spacebar
• Dash (if unlocked)            : Left Shift
• Interact (Tarot Card Selection): Enter

* NOTE: Controllers are supported but not tested for UI.

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🐾 Meaning behind the name

The title "Tail of 9 Lives" plays on the classic saying that cats have nine lives, tying directly into the game's rogue-lite mechanic where the Cat loses a life upon being caught. The game revolves around using tarot cards to evolve and grow throughout those nine lives, making each run unique.

This playful yet meaningful name fits the cozy, rogue-lite survival theme, making it memorable and fun for players! 🎭🐱

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🎨 Assets Used

• Main Character (Cat) → Cute Legends Cat Heroes (https://9e0.itch.io/cute-legends-cat-heroes)
• Chaser (Catcher NPC) → Chick Boy (https://9e0.itch.io/chick-boy)
• Environment (City Sidewalk Café) → Longcat Café Asset Pack (https://bittybeastie.itch.io/longcat-cafe-asset-pack)
• Sounds & Music → https://freesound.org/

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This game was made in under 24 hours for - "In The Making Jam 2025" https://itch.io/jam/in-the-making-jam-2025.

Thanks for playing!