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