This game was created as a submission for the BUET CSE Fest 2023 Game Jam and was selected as one of the top 15 games for the final onsite round. The theme of the game jam was You Are Your Own Enemy.
Whispering Shadow is an interactive and immersive action-adventure game that challenges players to navigate a village infested with hidden monsters disguised as innocent villagers. As the hero, you must embark on a perilous mission to save the village from these lurking creatures. However, the game introduces a moral dilemma - killing innocent villagers will strengthen your dark conscience. The choices you make will impact not only the fate of the village but also your own soul.
| Control | Key | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Move Up | ⬆️ W | Move upwards |
| Move Left | ⬅️ A | Move left |
| Move Down | ⬇️ S | Move downwards |
| Move Right | ➡️ D | Move right |
| Attack | ⚔️ F | Attack |
| Jump | 🏃♀️ Space | Jump |
The primary objective of the game is to eliminate the hidden monsters while avoiding killing innocent villagers. The game will present scenarios where distinguishing between monsters and innocent villagers can be challenging. Players must make quick and accurate decisions to progress while preserving their humanity.
- Players start in the central part of the village.
- Initial surroundings appear peaceful, but danger lurks in disguise.
- Use WASD to explore the village and interact with the environment.
- Encounter innocent villagers and potential hidden monsters.
- Innocent villagers display regular behaviors, while hidden monsters behave erratically.
- Players need to carefully observe and differentiate between the two.
- Press F to initiate combat when facing a suspected hidden monster.
- Be cautious not to attack innocent villagers.
- Killing a hidden monster increases the player's power but also corrupts their conscience.
- Accidentally attacking an innocent villager intensifies the player's dark conscience.
- Players face dilemmas that challenge their moral compass throughout the game.
- The choice to embrace or resist the darkness significantly impacts the storyline.
- Reach the final stage where the true nature of the whispering shadow is revealed.
- Decide whether to confront and overcome the shadow or yield to its temptations.
- If the player resists the darkness and preserves their humanity, they achieve a heroic ending.
- The village is saved, and the hero finds redemption.
- If the player succumbs to the darkness, they embrace the malevolent power within.
- The village is consumed, and the hero becomes a dark entity.
The game offers high replay value, encouraging players to explore different choices, leading to multiple endings. The moral choices, varied interactions, and unpredictable encounters ensure a unique experience with each playthrough, making players question their actions and moral decisions.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
- Kazi Jawadul Islam Jishan
- GitHub: Jobaduwul
- Mashrur Ahsan (Akash)
- GitHub: GoonerMAK
- Shanta Maria
- GitHub: maria-iut1234
Embark on a journey of moral choices and destiny. Download the latest release and face the Whispering Shadow today!