Pond Story is one of the puzzle games in the Diemakora collection. It loads in seconds and needs nothing installed. Puzzle games such as Pond Story are about the moment of insight: you stare, you try, you notice the thing you missed, and suddenly the level is done. Its tags tell you what to expect: you run and jump across platforms, and precise movement is the core skill; it has retro pixel-art visuals.
About Pond Story
Embark on an enchanting adventure in Pond Story, where magic and mystery await at every turn. In this captivating tale, you are tasked with rescuing your friend from the clutches of danger lurking beneath the serene pond's surface. As you navigate this whimsical world, you must defend yourself against a variety of enemies that threaten your quest. Each foe defeated
The genre lives on a gentle but real difficulty curve, clear rules that never change unfairly and hints or undo options. Pond Story understands that, and it shows in the first minute of play. The skills it leans on are pattern recognition and pattern recognition; both improve noticeably after a few sessions.
How to play Pond Story
- Press the play button above and wait for Pond Story to finish loading. On first load this can take a few seconds while the game files are fetched.
- Follow the on-screen prompts. The developer describes the controls like this: W A S D or Arrow Keys Movement R Change Weapon Space Attack When you enter the game from a mobile device you can use the touch controls on the screen
- Read the whole level before your first move. Identify the goal, then look for the forced moves that must happen regardless.
- Switch to full screen if precision matters, and remember that the game keeps its own progress — finish a level before you close the tab.
Controls
The controls in Pond Story are straightforward once you have seen them written down:
| Input | What it does |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys | W A S D or Arrow Keys Movement R Change Weapon Space Attack When you enter the game from a mobile device you can use the touch controls on the screen. |
| Space bar | W A S D or Arrow Keys Movement R Change Weapon Space Attack When you enter the game from a mobile device you can use the touch controls on the screen. |
| Tap (touch) | W A S D or Arrow Keys Movement R Change Weapon Space Attack When you enter the game from a mobile device you can use the touch controls on the screen. |
| Enter | W A S D or Arrow Keys Movement R Change Weapon Space Attack When you enter the game from a mobile device you can use the touch controls on the screen. |
| W key | W A S D or Arrow Keys Movement R Change Weapon Space Attack When you enter the game from a mobile device you can use the touch controls on the screen. |
The controls are tap and drag based, which makes it comfortable on touch screens as well as with a mouse.
Tips and tricks
- Read the whole board before your first move. In most puzzle games the first move is the most important one, and it deserves ten seconds of looking.
- If you are stuck for more than a couple of minutes, step away and come back. Puzzle solutions often arrive when you stop forcing them.
- Do not memorise solutions, memorise principles. The level after this one will use the same idea in a new arrangement.
- Look for forced moves — places where only one option is legal. Solving those first shrinks the problem.
- Because this is a Platform game, jump from the very edge of a platform for maximum distance.
Who will enjoy it
Who is Pond Story for? In a word, players who prefer thinking to twitching, from casual brain-teaser fans to dedicated solvers. In terms of time, think of a level or two in five minutes, or a long relaxed session. How hard is it? Gentle at the start and genuinely tricky later. The controls are tap and drag based, which makes it comfortable on touch screens as well as with a mouse.
Game details
| Category | Puzzle Games |
|---|---|
| Tags | Arcade, 1 Player, Adventure, 2d, Platform, Monstertruck, Pixel |
| Platform | Browser (desktop, tablet and mobile) |
| Controls | Touch and mouse |
| Technology | HTML5 — no download or plugin required |
| Frame | Landscape (1280×720) |
| Added | 26 September 2024 |
| Plays | 1 |
| Price | Free to play |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pond Story free to play?
Yes. Pond Story is completely free to play on Diemakora. There is no download, no account and no payment — the game runs in your browser.
Can I play Pond Story on my phone?
Yes — the game supports touch input and adapts to smaller screens, so you can play Pond Story on a phone or tablet as well as on a computer.
What are the controls for Pond Story?
In short: Arrow keys — W A S D or Arrow Keys Movement R Change Weapon Space Attack When you enter the game from a mobile device you can use the touch controls on the screen; Space bar — W A S D or Arrow Keys Movement R Change Weapon Space Attack When you enter the game from a mobile device you can use the touch controls on the screen; Tap (touch) — W A S D or Arrow Keys Movement R Change Weapon Space Attack When you enter the game from a mobile device you can use the touch controls on the screen. The full list is in the controls section above.
Does Pond Story save my progress?
Progress in Pond Story is kept by the game itself inside your browser storage. It will normally be there when you come back on the same device and browser.
How do I play Pond Story in full screen?
Click the expand icon under the game to switch Pond Story to full screen. Esc returns you to the normal view.
What kind of game is Pond Story?
It is a puzzle game with the tags Arcade, 1 Player, Adventure, 2d. Gentle at the start and genuinely tricky later, and a level or two in five minutes, or a long relaxed session.
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