The Papinijuwari

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A horror game as part of the Jame Gam,  a Game Jam.

The Theme of the 2023 Jame Gam was Fakelore and Mythology with a special object of eyes being required.

What is a Papinijuwari?

a Papinijuwari is a giant cyclops from the Tiwi culture ( one of the many Australian aboriginal cultures ) that descends from the stars to consume the blood of the sick. 

if you wish to read a more detailed explanation one can be found on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papinijuwari

Instructions

Find all of the Eyes to cure yourself from your illness but do not get caught by the Papinijuwari who feeds off of the blood of the sick. 

Controls

Keyboard

• W/Up Arrow - move up
• A/Left Arrow - move left
• S/Down Arrow - move down
• D/Right Arrow - move Right 
• Left Mouse Button - select
• esc key - pause

Game Pad

• Either stick - move
• left Stick/D-pad - navigate UI
• Start Button - pause
• South Button - select