WordScoop has been updated to version 1.0.3! This version makes a few small tweaks to graphics and visuals and a few big tweaks to the in-game dictionary!
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Screenshot of WordScoop's Steam Page, showing the reduced prices of the game during the Steam Autumn Sale. The standalone game is marked down 25% from 6.99 at a $4.49 price, and the "Blob up and Scoop" bundle is marked down 29% from $24.62 to a reduced $17.42 price.
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WordScoop With Gelato the Otter is part of the Steam Autumn Sale! It's 25% off for the game itself, and 29% off for the Blob Up And Scoop Bundle, which features Blobun and Buck Up And Drive!
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WordScoop, @cyansorcery.com's Blobun, and @fontes.bsky.social's Buck Up And Drive are available in a bundle, and they're all on sale, to boot!
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Cropped image from the original gameplay mockup for WordScoop featuring an early design of Gelato the Otter. The Hud above them says "Pts. 1337" and "STYLE" is spelled for "420 pts."
WordScoop was originally developed as my college Capstone project. I was the only one in my class who did a game.
Gelato's design took a few iterations, but the vibe was there from the get-go.
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Screenshot of WordScoop. "SINS" is defined as "See also: Sinning, Boob, Goof, Wickedness, Sin"
YOU FEEL YOUR Boob CRAWLING ON YOUR BACK
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Screenshot of WordScoop. Gelato the Otter defines "BRAT" as "See Also: Brat, Holy terror, Bratwurst, Terror, Little terror"
Sometimes the definitions in WordScoop are a little wonky, but I leave them in anyway because they're incredible
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Cropped screenshot of wplace with a small, pixel-art drawing of Gelato the Otter. Next to them are pixellated renditions of the logos for Steam and Itch.io, as well as the words "WORD SCOOP!!"
I guess you could say we put WordScoop on the map!
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The full soundtrack for WordScoop is available for listening on YouTube! A playlist of each individual track will also be available shortly.
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Now that WordScoop is released, it's time to look towards the future!
What features, changes, tweaks, etc. would YOU like to see in an update? (Even if you haven't played it!)
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Did you know that WordScoop has a Dictionary mode? It's useful for seeing what words are (and aren't) allowed to be entered during gameplay!
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Dangit, otter! I'm trying to work! Stop hiding words in the Matrices!
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WordScoop features a "Reduced Motion" mode that disables and dampens animations that aren't necessary to gameplay. This is for people who have sensory issues... or who just want fewer distractions!
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Screenshot of WordScoop's Dictionary mode. "CAT" is defined as "Noun: A domesticated, carnivorous feline mammal."
Screenshot of WordScoop. Gelato is clapping, whilst wearing proper pink gloves. In the previous version, they were erroneously colored green.
NEW UPDATE (v1.0.2) on Steam and itch!
-Fixed VOIDs' left-side-Matrix bias
-Fixed Gelato's inconsistent gloves
-Toned down effects in Reduced Motion mode
-Enabled Pixel Snapping in Godot.
-Changed definition of "CAT" to not refer to biblical torture methods
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GASP! Can it be... Have I.... FOUND THEM?
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Itch.io cover for "WORDSCOOP! With Gelato the Otter"
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WordScoop is also available as a DRM-Free portable version on itch! A key for the steam release is included with every purchase, as well!
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WordScoop is now live and available on Steam as a paid title! Thank you for supporting the release!
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WordScoop is also releasing on Itch.io, as well! Each purchase there includes a DRM-Free version of the game as well as a Steam Key.
It'll be available tomorrow!
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WordScoop is releasing TOMORROW! (August 5th, 2025)
Make sure to wishlist it so you're notified when it's out:
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Fun fact: In developing this game, the dictionary JSON I used didn't have any pronouns in it, so I had to add them all by hand.
This includes Gelato's pronouns, as well!
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The last Game Mode is Chill Mode! This one is more of a stress reliever than a game: there's no score, no VOIDs, and no timer. Just relax, and practice your technique!
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If dangerous VOID creatures aren't your thing, give Timed Mode a try! This one is free from pesky space creatures, and lasts a fixed ten minutes.
It's a lot less stressful... if you ignore the timer ticking down!
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For those looking for a more action-packed puzzle experience, Cascade Mode moves on an increasingly-fast timer!
Stay on your toes, and don't let the VOID scoops start to pile up!
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Puzzle Mode is the "main" mode of the game! It's all about strategy. Find the best words you can, and you'll be safer from VOID scoops.
If you get really good, you can learn to manipulate the falling scoops to create even longer words!
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This game has something important to say!
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The Steam page for WordScoop With Gelato the Otter is up, and the release date is August 5th!
Please wishlist the game, if you are interested! It helps me out a lot!!
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WordScoop's finally in Beta! (That is, complete!) The game will release in early August on Steam and Itch.
I've put together a trailer showing off all of the gameplay modes!
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WordScoop is so dang close to completion! All four game modes are tested and ready. All that's left are the little odds-and-ends like the credits screen and the store pages!
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Ten minutes seems a lot more reasonable!
VOIDs do not spawn in timed mode, so the only thing you have to worry about it the time limit itself.
Bonus sprinkles still spawn, however, so use those to rack up points!
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I... I think I should bump up that time limit a little bit.
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Watch out! In Cascade mode, VOIDs move on their own. Think fast if you want to protect your treats!
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