In "The Smell of Cheese", you take on the role of a mouse with hungry puppies. The game is mobile, with short phases, focusing on stealth mechanics and puzzles. This game was developed as a project for the casual games block at the ECDD Game Design faculty.HistoryA rat and her baby are starving and the only way out is to venture into houses full of cheese to feed the offspring. With each level completed, a new challenge and more mouths to feed.Goals- Main: Find a piece of cheese and leave the house without being detected.- Secondary: Collect other hidden and collectable items.- Bonus: Complete the level in less time to receive a better rating.Game MechanicsSearch and EscapeLocate cheese scattered around the house and escape as quickly as possible to complete the level.Attention to ResidentsIf detected by the houses residents, prepare for an intense chase. Use your knowledge of the houses layout to escape.Strategic HideoutsUse large furniture to hide from villagers and avoid detection.Animal BehaviorAnimals such as parrots can either alert residents to their presence or be used to distract them.Collecting TreasuresIn addition to the main objective of collecting cheese, the game offers hidden treasures that players can collect.ConsequencesBeing caught by the villagers results in a game over for that level, requiring the player to restart the mission.ControlsThe game has simple controls. Drag your finger across the screen to move the character. Action buttons will appear for specific interactions.Monetization- Ads are displayed if the player is captured too many times.- Option to see ad for an extra life in the next turn- Purchase option to remove ads.VisualsThe game has a pixel art look with a top-down view.Next steps1. Introduction of doors, keys and locks.2. New appliances to interact with.3. Different puzzles.4. Residents and animals with varied behaviors.5. Dark houses with lights off and use of flashlights.CreditsGame Design and Programmer: Michael FeitosaGame Art and Sound Design: Lucas Amaral---Feel the tension of each theft and the relief of each escape in "The Smell of Cheese". Download now and embark on this adventure.
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