A 2D top-down puzzle game for PC where players navigate the mythological labyrinth of Daedalus. Solve puzzles, overcome darkness, and uncover the stories of Greek mythology while fighting to escape.
Daedalus Escape is a PC puzzle game developed in Unity.
Players take on the role of Daedalus, trapped inside his own labyrinth by King Minos. To escape, they must navigate a series of increasingly complex levels that challenge both logic and creativity. The game blends problem-solving mechanics with educational storytelling, introducing players to key figures and tales from Greek mythology.
- Multiple levels:
- Overworld 1 – introductory level to learn basic movement and mechanics.
- Cave 1 – introduces darkness, limiting player visibility.
- Overworld 2 – puzzles become more challenging, set in open areas.
- Cave 2 – final level with complex puzzles and limited visibility.
- Player mechanics: move up, down, left, right; interact with objects like stones and buttons.
- Environmental challenges: darkness and increasingly complex puzzles.
- Lore and educational content: collect hidden messages to learn about Greek mythology.
- Graphics and sound:
- Stylized 2D labyrinth environments.
- Character sprites representing Daedalus and other objects.
- Music that reflects the theme of each level.
- Unity Engine (C#) – core development and scripting.
- Custom 2D assets for labyrinths and characters.
- Level generation and puzzle scripts
- UI and animation scripting – for overlays, tutorials, and player movement.
- 2D game development and top-down camera mechanics.
- Puzzle and level design with increasing difficulty.
- Integration of educational content with gameplay.
- Player interaction mechanics: object manipulation, buttons, and environmental challenges.
- Audio integration for mood and immersive gameplay.
- End-to-end game workflow: prototyping, asset implementation, and scripting.
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