Tasseography
In Tasseography , you take on the role of Atropos, a young Fate running a hidden coffee shop on the edge of the Underworld. When gods and legendary heroes stop by for a drink, their future lies in the dark coffee grounds left at the bottom of the cup.
Features & Gameplay
Dark Comedy & Mythology: Serve iconic characters like Achilles, Icarus, and Medusa, and uncover their hilarious, dark-humored fates.
1-Bit Aesthetic Evolution: Experience a visual journey that starts in classic black-and-white and gradually unlocks vibrant color palettes as you restore the flow of destiny.
Chill Retro Vibe: Low-fi 8-bit sound effects and a cozy noir chiptune soundtrack.
Controls
Left Click: Interact with customers / Rotate coffee ground tiles.
Mouse: Navigate menus and dialogues.
Development Note
This project originally started as an entry for a coffee-themed game jam that was never finished in time. Left gathering dust in a folder, it has now been resurrected and reshaped into a short, colorful micro-experience.
Comments
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Charming indeed, very enjoyable.
The music, visuals, and gameplay all fit together so nicely.
It was the first on my voting queue, and it really made me want to play more games from this jam!
extremely charming, perfect NES vibes. my nitpick is that medusa's fortune didn't seem to match the pattern of (said affectionately) dumb mythology jokes. or the decaf thing is such a deep cut that my own greek mythology fails me.
Thank you so much, this made my day! You're totally right about Medusa: the other three fortunes riff on how their myths end (the heel, the wax, the look back), and hers was just a coffee pun, so it stuck out. To be honest, I wasn't feeling very creative with that joke, but I definitely plan to change it later since it really feels out of place. Fixing her fortune is first on my list when I update the game after the jam. Maybe a few more customers too, if I get the time. Thanks for playing and for the kind words!