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Smintheus

Smintheus is 2D action-adventure / puzzle game where you craft gadgets to overcome obstacles, fight enemies, manipulate environment and various creatures while being chased by crazy, but powerful cat whose life purpose is to capture you and kick your butt for no good reason.

$4.99 November 11, 2021

By Henrik Chukhran

Windows Linux Controller: full
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Smintheus - Henrik Chukhran. Popular. Released November 11, 2021
Screenshot of Smintheus gameplay showing in-action mechanics Screenshot 2 of Smintheus - additional gameplay view Screenshot 3 of Smintheus - more gameplay footage Screenshot 4 of Smintheus - final gameplay screenshot

Overview

About this game


Dive into bizarre world of Smintheus and take a role of young craftsman Gerald who tries his best to survive the chase lead by his former friend - Lanky the cat. It seems like nothing is capable of stopping this mad and frantic cat, leaving escape as only option for survival.

But even that won't last forever - only hope is to rely on ones wits. Help Gerald survive the chase and lead him to the freedom!


Gerald the mouse, a young craftsman, was forced to leave his home village due to danger emanating from the local dweller, Lanky the cat. Gerald and Lanky used to be friends, but that quickly ended after something radically changed Lanky. The cat simply became obsessed with destroying the poor mouse without giving any explanations for his hateful desire. With failed attempts to fight the cat there was nothing left to do for Gerald but to run away for his life.

Features

  • Majestic World of Smintheus
    Explore majestic and beautiful fantasy world of Smintheus. Your adventures will cover 4 unique worlds: mystical wastelands, abandoned mines, mountain sewers as well as magical forest.



  • Art of Gadgeteer
    Embrace the power of the gadgets. With nearly 24 gadgets at your disposal, use them to solve riddles, overcome obstacles, escape danger, fight foes or simply make your life of an adventurer much comfortable.



  • You're Being Hunted
    Your former feline pal desires to destroy you no matter what the cost. Wherever you go, he goes. Given that there is no way to beat the cat, you can only only hope to outsmart him.



  • The Path of Warrior
    You're not just a craftsman, but someone who knows how to stand up for himself. Use your tools against those who dare to stand on your way.



  • Survival of the Wittiest
    The world is full of riddles and puzzles of all kinds ranging from classical puzzles that requires manipulation of boxes, levers, switches and gates to gadget based puzzles where one often needs to combine couple of gadgets together to solve a riddle.



  • The Power!
    Completing side quests or picking up books will grant you experience points which can be used to unlock various perks. These perks aren't necessary to complete the game, but they will make your journey much easier.



  • Retrospective Sound
    Experience colorful soundtrack inspired by the late 80s music. Each moment of adventure has its own dedicated tune.

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