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Hightail (In Development)
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A 2D platformer made for the Game Boy Color starring Chili, a plucky mouse with a knack for speed. Rush through levels, sniff out secrets, or enjoy the company of your animal friends in Hightail!

Ran by @kirbyking186.bsky.social, creator of Hightail.
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Hightail (In Development) @hightail.bsky.social · Oct 20
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Hightail - Demo IV by KirbyKing186
The first official web release of Hightail!
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I heard this game is pretty cool ;)
sonichedgeblog.bsky.social Sonic The Hedgeblog @sonichedgeblog.bsky.social · Sep 25
'Hightail' (Original Demo) by Kirby King 186
Play as Chili, a plucky mouse with a knack for treasure hunting, in this Game Boy Color game!
https://sonicfangameshq.com/forums/showcase/hightail-sage-25-demo.2792/
September 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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'Hightail' (Original Demo) by Kirby King 186
Play as Chili, a plucky mouse with a knack for treasure hunting, in this Game Boy Color game!
https://sonicfangameshq.com/forums/showcase/hightail-sage-25-demo.2792/
September 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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A brand new demo of Hightail is available at SAGE2025 right now! Play it in your browser or an emulator!

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#SAGE2025 #HightailGame #GameBoy #GameDev
Hightail - SAGE '25 Demo
Fast-paced 2D platformer starring Chili, a treasure-hunting mouse
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September 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Showcasing a new enemy, which can interact with terrain and chomp anything in its path.

#HightailGame #HightailFridays #GameBoy #GameDev
July 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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A showcase of some new actor movement code. Actors can now respond to gravity, move up and down slopes, flip direction when hitting a wall, and more!

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July 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Messing around with collectibles and collisions, here's a cool interaction that could spice up some puzzles in the future!

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July 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Some Info Bar decals!

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June 28, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Here’s some interactable boxes. You can pick them up, slam them down, and see how they react to fully functional gravity!

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June 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Sneak peek at a new level. This preview features a few new gimmicks, some new water and flower animations, and more!

#HightailGame #HightailFridays #GameBoy #GameDev
June 15, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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Here's some previous revisions/concepts of the Info Bar. Some date back more than a year ago!

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5-25-24 Screenshot of Hightail gameplay showing a light-colored overlay. The overlay has Chili the mouse's face on it, along with the text "HLTH:6" on the top-left corner. 12-2-24 Screenshot of Hightail gameplay showing a dark-colored overlay. The overlay has text reading "123400" on the left and "02:03" on the right. 6-1-25 Screenshot of Hightail gameplay showing a dark colored overlay. From left to right, there is a gem icon with text reading "x001", a timer showing "3:00", text showing "004xA", a heart icon with a health bar, the text "123400", and a star icon with a slightly-filled bar.
June 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Hightail now has an Info Bar! This feature can show tons of valuable information, incluidng your Gem count, your total points, your current health, and more. If you don't need the Info Bar, you can use the Select button to put it away.

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June 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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For the first time in 2025, experience Hightail in this brand new prototype! This cityscape features new movement options for Chili the mouse, tons of unique collectibles to grab, and a special secret.

#HightailGame #HightailFridays #GameBoy #GameDev
Chili the Mouse in a dark cool-colored cityscape. On the bottom of the screen, a bar reads “Gems: 026/174”.
May 27, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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For the first time in 2025, experience Hightail in this brand new prototype! This cityscape features new movement options for Chili the mouse, tons of unique collectibles to grab, and a special secret.

#HightailGame #HightailFridays #GameBoy #GameDev
Chili the Mouse in a dark cool-colored cityscape. On the bottom of the screen, a bar reads “Gems: 026/174”.
May 27, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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With new collision code, Hightail now supports dynamic collisions! It is now possible morph craft stages, with “Edit Mode” being used below to draw terrain.

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May 17, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Introducing Hightail Fridays! Every Friday, a new feature in Hightail will be revealed!

These updates will be associated with the tag #HightailFriday
Artwork featuring multiple characters from the Hightail series
May 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Larry’s Very Merry Holiday 2, a spin-off of the Hightail series, is out now! Playable in your browser or with an emulator!

kirbyking186.itch.io/larrys-very-merry-holiday-2

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Larry’s Very Merry Holiday 2 by KirbyKing186
Rescue Santa in the second installation of Larry’s Very Merry Holiday!
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January 1, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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Larry’s Very Merry Holiday 2 is releasing December 27th 2024!

When Santa Claus suddenly goes missing, it’s up to Larry to save him and deliver joy to the underground critters!

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Releasing December 27th… Larry’s Very Merry Holiday 2 Guest Starring Scotch Featuring Chili A drawing featuring Larry the elephant opening a present. Scotch doing a peace sign (above) and Chili doing a thumbs-up( below) are positioned towards the right of Larry.
December 21, 2024 at 2:29 AM
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An experiment with swimming and water physics, along with showing the Game Boy’s potential for translucency.

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November 23, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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A preview of Stage 0 - Twisted Tunnels, featuring more gameplay and a new stage mechanic!

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November 22, 2024 at 2:13 AM
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Shred your way through long distances with these new Grind Rails!

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November 2, 2024 at 4:47 AM
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Happy Halloween from Chili, Larry, and Scotch!

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Drawing featuring, from left to right, Scotch dressed as Curly Brace, Chili dressed as Daroach, and Larry dressed as Doctor Eggman.
October 31, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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What’s this? A new free demo for Hightail?

Demo 4I has been released on the Hightail Development Server, featuring momentum-based gameplay, slopes, new gimmicks, and more!

#HightailGame #GameDev #GameBoy
Drawing showing Chili presenting Larry holding a sign saying “4I”, with a Pipal looking at Larry
October 30, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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A new timer design for Hightail's escape segments. This clock is more efficient in sprite tiles, and can show more than six times as much information as the old clock!

#HightailGame #GameDev #GameBoy
A still image of Hightail gameplay showing Chili and a Mudcap Blushi below a clock reading "1:15".
October 22, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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A sneak peek of the first stage of Hightail, featuring new slope tiles, breakable blocks, and more!

#HightailGame #GameDev #GameBoy
October 21, 2024 at 8:02 PM
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A quick Q&A for anyone unfamiliar with Hightail… (Thread 🧵)

1. What is Hightail?

Hightail is a 2D platformer for the Game Boy Color, along with emulators to support platforms like PC and the Nintendo Switch. The game was inspired by speedy platformers like Sonic, Wario Land 4, and Pizza Tower…
October 20, 2024 at 3:05 PM