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Mistério de Ouro Velho
Game • 2018
OVERVIEW
2D pixel art adventure and puzzle game with atmospheric storytelling and challenging puzzles
Immersive narrative divided into 3 acts with dialogues and cutscenes
3 different puzzle types: Revealing Glasses, Safe Combination, and Rotating Mosaic
7 interconnected areas to explore including Cemetery, Church, Crypt, and Central Square
Atmospheric pixel art graphics with dynamic lighting and shadow system
Original soundtrack that changes according to the exploration area
Item collection system with keys, newspapers, and special revealing glasses
CHALLENGES
The main challenge was creating an atmospheric experience that balanced dark storytelling with engaging puzzle mechanics. Implementing a state machine for game progression, sprite animation system with 8 directions, and dynamic ambient music per area required careful coordination between narrative and gameplay systems.
OUTCOMES
Successfully released as a complete game with multi-platform support (Windows and Linux). The project demonstrates proficiency in game development fundamentals including collision detection (AABB), state management, sprite animation, audio management, and dialogue systems. Available for download with builds for Windows 64/32-bit and Linux 64/32-bit.
Mistério de Ouro Velho (2018) is a 2D pixel art adventure and puzzle game that tells the story of Francisco, a character who explores a mysterious cemetery in search of answers. With a dark atmosphere and engaging narrative divided into three acts, the player must solve puzzles, collect items and interact with enigmatic characters to uncover the secrets of the place. The game features 7 interconnected areas, 3 unique puzzle types, and an original soundtrack that changes dynamically based on the player's location.
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