Shiang-Ji

Genre

3D isometric action/adventure game with some platforming.

Controls

WASD - Movement
Space - Jump
Tab - Menu/Back
E - Interact
Right Mouse Button (Hold) - Take a deep breath and hold breath
Left Mouse Button - Consume charm

Story

The Eastern regions of Xiao have been blanketed by an unknown plague, causing its inhabitants to turn into mindless, bloodthirsty creatures known as 'Jiangshi's. The plague causes their eyes to rot and turn them blind, but their other senses are heightened. The slightest breath by a living being alerts them to its position.

All of those who are unaffected have since evacuated.

All except for Shiang-Ji and some puppies!

Partly determined, partly motivated and 100% cowardly with a look of terror permanently etched onto his face, Shiang-Ji has made it his mission to sniff out and eradicate the source of the plague, rescuing any puppies he might come across.

Donning a counterfeit Jiangshi outfit in an attempt to blend in and a pair of not-so-great lungs, can our hero hold his breath long enough for his own survival?

This game was made for the Lv99 GameJam 2023 with the theme 'Take A Deep Breath'.