The Magic Book
About: This game was made for the Narrative Driven Jam #11. Main theme: ANACHRONISM - We used a cell phone in a medieval castle.
We used all 3 optional themes: STRATEGY - this is a point-and-click strategy/puzzle game, BESTIES - the story involves two best friends, DEUS EX MACHINA - you'll see this if you beat the game!
Controls: Use mouse to walk, talk, interact with objects, and collect items. Inventory button opens/closes inventory. Click on phone to use it. Drag items from inventory to use them on other objects in the game.
NOTE: If you have difficulty playing, make sure your browser and Windows settings are not zoomed in. Set both at 100%, it should work properly.
Credits:
StarshipCaptainBecca - game development and design, writing, art, animation
Rainsong - character walk animation
Grimfold - narrator voicing
Sound credits:
"Happy & Snappy" and "Grungy Dungy" background music by LasagnaWaffle
Pre-made sound effects: "Ultimate SFX Bundle" by Sidearm Studios
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This was a total throwback to those old 90's videogames for PC! I really loved the vibe. The pixel art was pretty nice and fitting with the style of the narrativee. Same with the music, it was lovely and tagged along the adventure smoothly. As for the plot, I really like how easy going and light it was, as well as funny!
Great job you all! Had a great time playing it, I did not even remember how fun this kind of games were, thanks for reminding me :P
Thank you so much, Mat!
The game is not playable on Chrome MacOS, as much of the mouse cursor position is offset. Do you know if a download is available? I love your other stuff.
I could play it alright, but I am on windows. (very nice game ^^ )
Maybe try a different browser? I've heard some people have trouble with Visionaire games when using the Safari browser.
Unfortunately no luck with any browser on MacOS :'(
Is it possible that you are zooming in somehow? Either in the browser settings or in the settings of your OS? That might cause the problem.
I wish the problem were that simple. Unfortunately, it does the same thing even in fullscreen.