Musarfy
Shapeshifting rats, frightened fishermen, and a quiet fight for freedom.
"Musarfy" is a 2D top-down stealth adventure inspired by the Óbidos legend "Homens Musaranhos" (shrews men). Play as a shapeshifting rat exploring the village, gathering your tribe while avoiding fearful fishermen who hunt you. Use whistling to distract enemies and transform into human form to trick them. Experience prejudice from the hunted's perspective in this tale of acceptance.
Game through culture
Players experience the Óbidos legend "Homens Musaranhos" from the hunted rats' perspective, transforming a tale of fear into one of empathy. By navigating prejudice and using shapeshifting abilities for survival, the game explores how cultural stories about "the other" can perpetuate harmful stereotypes, challenging players to see beyond fear and embrace acceptance.
Credits
Arthur Santos – Programmer
Inês Gomes – Programmer
Lourenço Rosário - Sound Designer, Programmer
Paula Martins – Project Manager, Designer
Rafael Canhoto – Designer, Artist, Programmer
Sabrina Silva – Artist
Instructions and controls
Movement:
W – Up
A – Left
S – Down
D – Right
Interaction:
E – Interact
[SPACE] – Whistle