For this latest Ludum Dare (themed “Depths”), I teamed up with first-time developer Becky to create the short and spooky escape room game “The Retreat”.
Walkthroughs
Puzzle Overview
As this was our first time designing an escape room, we created the following puzzle diagram to prevent the player accidentally breaking the game. It doubles as a nice walkthrough if you get stuck.
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Ghostie Locations
Five ghosties are hidden around the cabin, locating all five is a secondary objective.
#1
Not A Candle
#2
Near The Desk
#3
Under The Bed
#4
By The TV
#5
In The Cupboard
Feedback
| Category | Rank | Score (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 3.854 |
| Fun | 171 | 3.792 |
| Innovation | 638 | 2.938 |
| Theme | 793 | 2.708 |
| Graphics | 412 | 3.708 |
| Audio | 250 | 3.625 |
| Mood | 80 | 4.167 |
You can play The Retreat now on itch.io