What it is
Hot Hot Fiery Tongue is a browser typing game set in a prehistoric camp, where your stony proverbs keep the fire alive. Type accurately and quickly to keep your caveman companions warm and chase the top S+ rank. It was made for Mini Jam 221: Autumn and finished 2nd out of 288 entries.
From the developer
In the developer’s own words, from kerpith.itch.io.
" Fiery Tongue - Hot Hot " is a typing game where your stoney proverbs fuel the fire that keeps you and your fellow cavemen warm. Type as fast as possible without mistake and get the best score possible!
Will you reach the elusive S+ rank?
Tab : Pause / Resume
Read more
Enter : Fuel the fire
Everything else is yours to type
Team:
Robert Biaulet - Programmer
Tim Carter - Composer & Sound Designer
Atelier Ozan - 3D Artist & 2D GUI Art
Daniel (SplashCannonVA) - Voice Actor
Credits Music
"Shika no Tōne" performed by Araki Kodō III, public domain (Wikimedia Commons), edited
Sounds
" jay bird call field recording sound effect " by Garuda1982 , CC BY 4.0, edited
" Crows Medium Distant in Creek 2.wav " by JustinBW , CC BY 4.0, edited
" Lizard Sound " by SergeQuadrado , CC BY-NC 4.0, edited
" Ceramic Djembe " by RutgerMuller, CC0
" Palmas para guajira " by Santiago Sanchez Cifuentes, CC0
" Crow caw " by zeroisnotnull (OpenGameArt), CC0
" Short wind sound " by remaxim (OpenGameArt), CC0
" 20 Rustles of dry leaves " by qubodup (OpenGameArt), CC0
" Fireplace Sound loop " by PagDev (OpenGameArt), CC0
Visual effects
Flame and smoke flipbooks by Unity Labs, CC0
Textures
Textures.com, ambientCG (CC0), Poly Haven (CC0)
Fonts
Caveat Brush (Impallari Type), SIL OFL
Covered By Your Grace (Kimberly Geswein), SIL OFL
Permanent Marker (Font Diner), Apache 2.0
DejaVu Sans (DejaVu team)
Made with Godot Engine
Editor takes
“The warm autumn palette and that taiko drum loop do the cozy heavy lifting, but the stone-age visuals are more functional than flashy.”
“Perfect for a quick coffee-break session — type a few proverbs, chase that S+ rank, and move on, just don't expect to play it on your phone.”
How to play
Type the proverbs shown to feed the fire and build your score. Try to type as fast as you can without mistakes, since accuracy is central to getting a better result. Press Enter to fuel the fire, and use Tab to pause or resume.
Tips
- Focus on accuracy before raw speed, since mistakes may hurt your score.
- Keep a steady typing rhythm instead of rushing and making errors.
- Use Tab to pause if you need to refocus during a run.
- Read the full phrase before typing so you can start cleanly.
- Aim for the S+ rank by keeping mistakes to a minimum.
Questions
Is Hot Hot Fiery Tongue free?
Yes, it is free to play in your browser on itch.io.
What do I need to play it?
A browser and a keyboard are enough; it is a typing game, so a physical keyboard is practically required.
Can I pause during a run?
Yes, press Tab to pause or resume the game.
What was this game made for?
It was submitted to the game jam Mini Jam 221: Autumn and ranked 2nd out of 288 entries.
Does it work on mobile?
It is an HTML5 game, but because it is built around typing, it is best played on desktop.
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