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Os Musaranhos (The Shrews)

Seek the truth beneath the waters, but some family secrets were meant to stay buried.

Human dignity

Cultural heritage

Unity (game engine)

"Os Musaranhos" is a 2D adventure game inspired by the Óbidos Lagoon legend. Play as a young fisherman searching for his mysteriously disappeared grandfather through a dark forest, haunted village, and underground cave. Complete quests, gather clues, and face the shapeshifting "musaranhos" (shrews). The final boss reveals a family secret that challenges memory and sacrifice.

Game through culture

Players experience the Óbidos Lagoon legend through a personal family mystery, transforming folklore into an emotional journey of discovery. By searching for a missing grandfather who becomes the final boss as a transformed "musaranho", the game explores how cultural legends intersect with family history, challenging players to confront painful truths about heritage and sacrifice.

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Óbidos jam #04

English

Windows

Credits

Bruno Vieira – Storyteller
Henrique Ramos – Gamemaster
Daniel Paiva – Artist
Leonardo Tavares – Designer
Seth Vitorino – Artist

Instructions and controls

Movement:
W – Up
A – Left
S – Down
D – Right

Interaction:
Left Click – Attack