The Swindler

The Swindler now includes a well needed Tutorial!!! yippee

How to Play

Press Q to Drop Item

1. Observe Orders

Keenly observe the orders that grace your workspace. Decipher the intricacies of each commission, understanding the unique demands and desires of your clientele.

2. Collect Your Ore

Collect your essential raw materials and prepare them for crafting. 

3. Fuel Kiln

Utilise the wood set aside in your workshop to kindle the heart of your forge with the fiery energy required to birth extraordinary craftsmanship. 

4. Melt Ore

Transform raw ore into molten brilliance as you skillfully melt it within the searing confines of the kiln.

5. Craft Form

With a hammer in hand, shape the now-malleable metal into its destined form.

6. Cool with Precision

Guide the freshly shaped creation into the cooling waters, a crucial step that solidifies its structure.

7. Finish Order

As the cooling process concludes, behold your finished masterpiece. Admire the result of your labor, a testament to the careful observation, resourcefulness, and skill that transformed raw ore into a work of blacksmithing art.

Credits

Allasskkaaaa- Art, Modeling, Animation

Karukumo- Art, Modelling

Hydrahowlite- Audio Composer, SFX

MegaKerfuffle- Lead Programmer, Game Design

Adelear- Production, UI/UX, Programming

Game Design Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eG9w3X4QmVd_Y7c4ucw2WQIwU6qetpr-G2fdr4KqJlQ/...

Theme

The theme, as released by Mini Jam 149, was ‘Ancient’. From this, we decided to  base our game around the Mesopotamia era, where our players take on the role of a blacksmith, tasked with the job of crafting copper for clients and meeting a quota. The limit released upon the start of the jam, was ‘Written in Alien Language’, which is incorporated through the manner that orders received are scripted in our own created extraterrestrial language. Players must decipher these alien messages to understand client requests and succeed in their copper crafting endeavors. Immerse yourself in the challenge of mastering ancient craftsmanship while navigating the mysteries of an alien tongue. Will you forge a path to success in this Mesopotamian adventure with a cosmic twist?

Gameplay Summary

Embark on an immersive journey back in time to the Mesopotamian era, where you step into the shoes of an indebted blacksmith, yearning for liberation from relentless creditors with the task of crafting copper for discerning clients. As the game unfolds, players find themselves amidst the hustle and bustle of an ancient workshop, challenged to meet demanding quotas and satisfy the unique desires of their clientele. However, orders written in an enigmatic alien language. Unveiling a mysterious touch, players must unravel and decode these extraterrestrial messages to discern the intricate details of their clients' requests. The challenge lies not only in mastering the art of metallurgy but also in deciphering the cosmic language that guides the blacksmith's creative endeavours.

General Specifications

• Inspirations: Overcooked,  Club Penguin Pizzeria Minigame 
• Genre: Action-Simulation
• Setting: Mesopotamia (Time)
• Art Style: 2.5D Low Poly and Pixelated
• Target Audience: All Ages  
• Platform: Web Build / PC