The Scrolling Enigma
A downloadable game
Solve riddles, decipher cryptic messages, and piece together the fragments of an elusive truth about my personal gamedev journey.
Unroll the newspaper and reveal the 7 gamedev enigmas through allegorical figures.
A one-hour unique escape game with 1-bit retro graphics for the playdate only!
How to use?
- You need a Playdate. If you don't have one, you can buy a Playdate.
- Then you can load your pdx file on the Playdate.
How to play?
Use the crank to discover 7 enigmas . Solve each one by employing the appropriate interaction. The further you scroll, the more clues you'll uncover.
Tips
The newspaper is read in an infinite loop. Each loop rewards you with fresh clues, but you'll score fewer points. If you want a high score, try scrolling back and forth. Just know, it'll make things tougher and take longer but it will be way more satisfying.
Some enigmas are harder and some other are really simple.
Pay close attention to the messages you receive when you solve the puzzles. They have clues to help you find the latest code.
Be patient in the last enigma and take note if needed.
Accessibility
In the menu panel, you can improve the readability of the text by adding a white background behind the texts.
Credits
- Ludovic Bas of Lugludum
- Aimeubé, 2D Arts
Official Catalog
The Scrolling Enigma will be soon released on the Playdate Catalog. You can wishlist it.
Thank you 😚
Thanks for buying and playing the game. If you enjoy it, please share and leave a comment. 🤗
Updated | 29 days ago |
Status | Released |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 total ratings) |
Author | lugludum |
Genre | Interactive Fiction, Puzzle |
Made with | Playdate |
Tags | 1-bit, Escape Game, Narrative, Playdate, Short |
Average session | About an hour |
Languages | English, French |
Inputs | Accelerometer |
Links | Homepage, Discord, Playdate Catalog |
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $4 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Development log
- Catalog release and small fix29 days ago
- Smoother Experience33 days ago
- Readability improvement37 days ago
- Playdate update showcase55 days ago
- First bug fixDec 28, 2023
Comments
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Is this the same game that will be released in the Catalog soon?
Yes! Here is the link : https://play.date/games/the-scrolling-enigma/
So why can't buy it there?
Same game, same price. So go for it :)
I believe people prefer the Catalog for automatic update and I guess when they don't already use Itch.
Thank you. I will get it from the Catalog, but it still not available yet.