Gravity Falls - An Egg-cellent Journey Begins

 Welcome to my first fan-made Gravity Falls game! 

This project is a heartfelt tribute to the world of Gravity Falls, blending the best elements of classic adventure games like Banjo-Kazooie and Simpsons Hit and Run with a unique twist: an epic Easter egg hunt. Created as a passion project by a hobbyist developer, this game brings a seamless open-world experience full of puzzles, secrets, and surprises.

--- The Story ---

 In this adventure, something strange has happened to the residents of Gravity Falls – all of them, except Dipper, have been turned into 2D sprites! As Dipper Pines, it’s up to you to uncover the truth behind this bizarre curse and confront the mischievous villain known as the "Easter Mummy." Along the way, you’ll solve mysteries, help the quirky townsfolk, and uncover countless secrets hidden throughout the town.

--- Key Features ---

Engaging Storyline: 

Experience 1 main story and 5 side quests, packed with humor and mystery.

Massive Collectibles: 

Hunt down 1600 coins (1200 large and 400 small), 6 crystals, 6 Animals, 6 Time-Rift-Levels, 16 star pieces, and 30 Easter eggs (14 large, 14 small and 2 tied to a quest).

Creative Mechanics: 

A shrinking/growing mechanic to navigate unique challenges.

A black light flashlight to reveal hidden clues and messages.

Rocket boots to soar through levels.

A drivable golf cart to explore the map quickly.

Open World Exploration: 

Traverse a vibrant, seamless world 

Dynamic Systems:

Day/Night Cycle: NPCs follow unique schedules based on the time of day.

Weather System: Adds variety and atmosphere to your journey.

Challenging Puzzles: 

Solve a variety of number and color-based puzzles to progress.

150 NPCs: 

Interact with unique characters, each with their own conversations and quirks.

Time Rift Levels:

Explore 6 expansive jump-and-run levels set  adding variety and challenge.

Fast Travel System: 

Easily move between locations with a handy travel mechanic.

Code System: 

Unlock secrets and bonus content by discovering and entering hidden codes.

Easter Eggs Galore: 

This game is packed with references and nods to other franchises, including Zelda, Mario, Supernatural, Doctor Who, Lucifer, Portal, Hazbin Hotel, Bioshock, and many more. Keep your eyes peeled for hidden surprises!

--- A Note from the Developer ---

As a passionate fan of Gravity Falls, I poured my love for the show and my creativity into this project. While I’m just a hobbyist and not a professional developer, this game represents countless hours of effort and dedication. However, I hope this introduction gives you a glimpse into what the game has to offer and captures the spirit of Gravity Falls.

That said, this game is far from perfect. While I’ve done my best to optimize performance, there may still be occasional issues. The game should generally run at 30 FPS or higher, but anything beyond that is not guaranteed. During my tests, I observed frame rates of around 40 FPS during the day and up to 60 FPS at night. Interestingly, performance seems to improve the longer you play. My tests were conducted on a Ryzen 5600X CPU and an RTX 2080 Super GPU, so I can only verify these results on my setup.

Some sounds can bug under certain conditions, and the golf cart, while functional, might still have minor quirks. Despite my best efforts, these problems couldn’t be fully resolved. I appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll still enjoy the experience!

--- DISCLAIMER ---

This game is an independent fan project dedicated to celebrating Gravity Falls, owned by Disney and Alex Hirsch. All rights to the original series remain with their rightful owners. No profit is made from this game—it’s a heartfelt tribute created by a fan to honor the spirit and creativity of the show.

Since I know there are some people who object to AI-generated content, I would like to be transparent and share the following:

The sprites of the animals used in the game were generated with the assistance of AI tools, and the dialogues were developed in collaboration with ChatGPT.

---Here's a little gameplay video from a slightly earlier stage of the game---

---Here's a video of a little golf cart tour through the town---