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Moira's Hex

Defy the curse, snuff the lamps, reclaim your freedom, but don't let the Bicho do Vau hear you.

Freedom

Cultural heritage

Unity (game engine)

A stealth horror game combining Óbidos legends "Cova da Moira" and "Bicho do Vau". As a village resident cursed by the Enchanted Moira, you're trapped within Óbidos walls. Venture beyond the boundaries to snuff out 5 oil lamps and lift the curse, while avoiding the lurking Bicho do Vau that hunts anyone who makes loud noises in the shadowy forest.

Game through culture

Players experience two combined Óbidos legends through immersive gameplay: the Enchanted Moira's curse confining villagers within walls, and the Bicho do Vau hunting those who venture beyond. By sneaking through shadowy forests to extinguish oil lamps, players transform folklore into interactive resistance against supernatural oppression, embodying the struggle for freedom against cultural fears and boundaries.

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Óbidos jam #04

English

Windows

Credits

João Rodrigues – Artist, Designer, Gamemaster, Storyteller:
Lee Dias – Crafter, Designer, Gamemaster, Storyteller

Instructions and controls

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

Interaction:
Mouse – Look Around
E / Left Click – Interact
[ESC] – Return to Menu