Joy The Paperboy

"What do we do in a world without hope?" In a world drained of color and happiness, Joy the Paperboy delivers more than just paper - it gives hope. You play a paperboy named Joy to ride through the bleak, monochromatic city where people have become shadows of themselves, weighed down by depression and isolation. There are no enemies, only people in need — and you, the Hug Courier, are their unexpected hero. Your mission is simple yet powerful: find the townspeople hidden in buildings, alleys, and corners and give them a genuine, heartfelt hug. Each act of generosity brings warmth and color back into the world—one person, one hug, one street at a time. This game was made for "thatgamecompany × COREBLAZER GAM JAM 2025" which had the theme "Generosity". ========================================================= Controls: Movement W - Walk Forwards A - Walk Left S - Walk Backwards D - Walk Right Mouse - Control Player Camera Spacebar - Jump Spacebar [2x] - Double Jump Spacebar [Hold] - Glide Interactions E - Hug/Pick up physical objects (Glowing Cubes) V - Reveal huggable people for a short period of time Music Puzzle Up Arrow - Up Note Down Arrow - Down Note Left Arrow - Left Note Right Arrow - Right Note ========================================================= Team Members: Balint Hem-Ravitat - Lead Programmer and Level DesignerAndrew Nguyen - 3D Environment ArtistNamirah Fyrooz- Character Concept Artist, Modeler, and AnimatorVi Nguyen - Visual Artist, 3D Modeler, Animator, and Rigger