Design Statement
When I listened to the theme track, I heard what sounded like cicadas on a summer night. It reminded me of the night lying on the grass in a park, looking up at the Milky Way and watching meteors cross the sky. As the music continued, it sparked a sense of curiosity and a desire to explore. That became the starting point for *Stellar Saunter*.

I have always loved astronomy and wanted to share the wonder and peacefulness I feel beneath the stars. I chose skating as the main way to travel because it feels light and flowing, letting players glide and jump with the music. Branching paths invite them to choose which constellation to visit next, while encounters with foxes and dolphins bring companionship and playful movement to the journey.

I also turned the constellations into animated collectible stamps, so each visit becomes a keepsake. My goal was to make exploring the night sky feel like a personal journey, with music, movement, and small discoveries shaping the experience.

Game Instructions (launch steps, controls, and gameplay overview)
Getting Started

Launch the game in your browser and wait for loading to finish. Click inside the game window, then hold Space for three seconds to begin. Follow the opening tutorial to learn the controls. Play with sound on to enjoy the music and rhythm interactions.

Controls
- A / D or ← / → — Steer and choose paths at junctions.
- W / ↑ — Speed up.
- S / ↓ — Slow down.
- Space — Jump. Try jumping to the beat!
- Shift — Boost using stored energy, once unlocked.
- M — Toggle the star map, once unlocked.
- P — Open or close your constellation stamp album.
- Esc — Pause or resume.
- Hold right mouse button and drag — Look around.
When a new stamp appears, press Space to add it to your album and continue.

How to Play

Glide along starlit paths, explore branching routes, and visit constellation stations to collect animated stamps. Discover abilities along the way, run alongside foxes, leap with dolphins, and catch rockets for faster journeys.

Gameplay walkthrough video
https://youtu.be/zji8U8E7_Ho

Did your project use any AI tools or assets? If yes, please specify.
Yes. I use CodeX for coding, GPT-image-gen for graphics, Suno for audio, Tripo3Dand Meshy for 3D modeling, texture and rigging, Unimate for animation.