Fish & Flee

In the bustling world of academia, meet Finny, a fish with dreams as vast as the ocean, residing in the aquarium of a college student named Jake. Jake had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of his grandma for a weekend visit. Little did Finny know, this visit would turn his aquatic life into a whirlpool of unexpected events.

As the weekend approached, Jake's grandma, a spry and adventurous soul, embarked on an epic journey to surprise her grandchild at college. Armed with a suitcase full of love and an over-packed bag of dad jokes, she set off on her quest.

Upon reaching Jake's apartment, Grandma stood at the door with a twinkle in her eye and a backpack full of treats. Her arrival was punctuated by a grand entrance, complete with a hug that squeezed the air out of Jake, much like a bear-hug. "I swam all the way to see you, dear!" she exclaimed, showcasing her unparalleled fish humor.

With excitement in the air, Grandma headed to the kitchen to whip up a home-cooked meal for her beloved grandchild. However, upon opening the fridge, she was met with a scene more desolate than a fish in the Sahara. Outraged, she clutched her pearls, or rather, her seaweed necklace, exclaiming, "This fridge is emptier than a clam's social calendar!"

Undeterred by the lack of ingredients, Grandma's eyes caught sight of a cooking book titled "Fish 101" on the kitchen counter. With a twinkle in her eye, she declared, "Well, well, looks like it's time to teach this fish some new tricks!"

Meanwhile, in the aquarium, Finny overheard Grandma's culinary plans. Panic washed over him like a wave as he frantically searched for the nearest seaweed disguise. "This is a fine kettle of fish I've gotten myself into," Finny muttered, eyeing the spatula-wielding Grandma and the "Fish 101" book in her hands.

As Grandma prepared to turn the kitchen into a culinary battleground, Finny hatched a plan to escape the impending fish fry. Little did he know, his weekend with Grandma would be a fin-tastic adventure full of puns, laughter, and unexpected twists. The aquarium was about to become a stage for a fishy escapade, with Grandma leading the charge into the sea-sational unknown. 🐟👵🍳

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This game was created in a limited amount of time during the Global Game Jam 2024, and hence contains many bugs, not just  those found in the sewers. Please be aware and understanding of this fact, that this may never get polished further. Happy gaming!