A screenshot from the game

In Search for Words

Overcome writer's block in this magical Óbidos-inspired platformer.

"In Search for Words" is a 2D platformer set in Óbidos. Help Joaquim, a writer with a block, collect special Metal Letters and regain his lost imagination to discover the magic word and overcome his block.

Game as culture

It's great to have the power to create something simply because we want to; we also have the ability to empower others.

Game through culture

It is heavily influenced by the village itself, from the locations to the people we encountered.

Game for culture

The game teaches people about typography in a way that many might not have known otherwise, whether through this game or the others created during the jam.

Credits

Eduardo Rocha
Gonçalo Sampaio
Hugo Silva
Leonardo Henrique
Tomás Cardoso

Instructions and controls

Movement:
A – Move Left
D – Move Right
[SPACE] – Jump

Interaction:
W – Interact with NPCs and doors
Left Click – Interact with buttons and objects

Menu Interaction:
Mouse – Navigate menu and interface