Mannequin of Time
Mannequin of Time
Mannequin of Time is a puzzle adventure game, in which you use a unique ability to make your way out of a dungeon.
Both keyboard and gamepad controls are supported!
This game was created during two weeks as a submission for Adventure Jam 2023.
If you ever get stuck, I recommend watching the embedded video to see a solution.
Warning: this game includes violence and death.
Features
- Escape from the dungeon and learn about its secrets!
- Control a mannequin that will copy your exact movements to solve multiple puzzles
- When you use your ability, all your actions will be recorded and then repeated by a mannequin
- Collect 10 notes written by a former adventurer
Synopsis
"The place you can obtain anything, even supernatural powers and immortality, as long as you clear its trials."
This is what people call the dungeon you have entered and gotten trapped in. Your goal is to escape and the dungeon is willing to help you, but something seems amiss in this unknown place.
Controls
Keyboard:
| Walk | WASD |
| Jump | Space |
| Climb | Move towards the wall. W and S for moving up/down |
| Interact | F |
| Open/close menu | M or ESC |
| Start/stop recording actions | R |
| Play recording | E |
| Continue Dialogue | Left mouse button |
Gamepad:
| Walk | Left stick |
| Jump | South button |
| Climb | Move towards the wall. |
| Interact | East button |
| Open/close menu | Start button |
| Start/stop recording actions | West button |
| Play recording | North button |
| Continue Dialogue | South button |
| - Controls for the menu - | ------ |
| Restart | South button |
| Change music volume | Shoulders (bumpers) |
| Change SFX volume | Triggers |
Credits
- Game, art, music and story by Accatosh
- Font by ingoFonts
- Color palette by GrafxKid
- Sound effects created with ChipTone
- Pathfinding by Aron Granberg
- Special thanks to my father
Download
Install instructions
Download the game or play it in the browser. If you choose to download, unzip the zip file with a file compression software, and then open the folder to find "Mannequin of Time.exe". Open this file to start the game.
Comments
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Ah, the controls, my old nemesis - we meet again.
My biggest struggle with this game were actually the controls. They're very responsive, but the key mapping kept throwing me off. I don't know why, but using WASD for movement and spacebar for jumping never clicks for me. And I really missed a key to progress the dialogue. Other than that, absolutely no complaints.
Such a fun game! Really polished. It's obvious that a lot of thought went into it. The puzzles are fun, the learning curve is nice. It never gets fiendishly difficult, but it's not mind-numbingly boring either. Having the mannequin is a clever mechanic and it's fun to play around with. I love that it's climbable. Graphics look great and the music is fitting. The story may not be something to write home about, but that's exactly what I want from this kind of game. It sets the mood perfectly without overstaying its welcome. Oh, and I was amused by the enemy you-know-where. :)
Overall, a really well-designed game. Fun!
Thank you for your feedback!
This is a very good game ! I really like the art style, the story and the mechanics !
I just have to point out that at some point I soft locked (I was between between the two doors in the screenshot - edit: oops, can't see screenshot ?), though I managed to get out by clipping through the ceiling using the mannequin ;).
Thank you! Glad that you liked it.
Could I ask you which level you were stuck in by referring to a timestamp in the embedded video? In many puzzles, I have intentionally made the player locked between two doors if they make a mistake. All you need to do then is to open the menu and restart the level.
The game has some clipping issues...
Ooohh ! Wasn't aware of the restart button ^^'. Thankfully I didn't - really - need it !
It was the level at 4:00 in the video, probably the one where being stuck between two doors is intentional !
Yea, I feel like with the mannequin becoming solid only when it's recorded part ends, it is impossible not to have clipping issues.. However, I was surprised at how difficult it was to clip through the ceiling, and couldn't figure out a way to clip through walls. You did a nice job with that !
I should have been more clear that a reset button existed haha...
Yes, getting stuck in that level is intentional.
Thank you for your kind words!
This has some really enjoyable puzzles. I love the art and the ambiance of the music.
Thank you!