Xicarus's Xtreme Xventure
You are Captain Xavier Xicarus (xexir), a thrill-seeking pilot in a doomed solar system.
In 22 seconds, the Xun will explode, taking all life and all planets you know with it.
In the meantime, though, it's a great chance to do some sick donuts around a dying star.
XXX is an addictive and deterministic score-em-up where you maneuver an agile ship across treacherous environment.
Features

Addictive 30-second game loop
Refined, skillful gameplay
ZERO randomness; deterministic physics
Beautiful low-resolution graphics
Learn about doomed planets
Reach the highest score you can!

Controls

Arrow Keys to steer your ship
Press X to activate your boost, once every 30 seconds.
Press Z to open your Solar Atlas, which lets you view planet orbits, and learn about their composition
Press 'Enter' for options

Credits

Brook.p8 - that's me!
Elyon - Lore ideas and support
Playtesters, including Kartik, Morgan, Nova, Tamsyn, softmagic
Shoutout to trans folks and autistic people everywhere, and especially autistic trans peeps!
Made for LowRezJam 2022 (I forgot to post it here oops)
Inspired by Outer Wilds

Meet the System

Xun
Remaining lifespan: 22 seconds
A hot and burning ball of code and plasma, facing imminent collapse
Our beloved sun at the center of our system
Xerth
Orbital radius: 29,000 pixels
Its neon sea, which neatly divides the planet in half, creates the perfect habitat for life as we know it
We call it home <3
Devril
Average temperature: 450°F
Due to the high heat and an atmosphere rich in oxygen and carbon, this planet is constantly lit aflame
Possibly supports marshmallow-related life??
Keple
Planet radius: 1200 pixels
This body's orbit is extremely off-center, passing both closer to and further from the xun than any other planet
Due to the extreme fluctuations in temperature, and its m