What it is
Grave Misfortune is a top-down stealth-action game made for GBJAM 14. You play a grave robber forced to dig up the dead and steal their treasures while avoiding patrolling guards. It uses a pixel-art, Game Boy-inspired look and can be played with keyboard or gamepad.
From the developer
In the developer’s own words, from keyslam.itch.io.
For the best performance, please play the desktop version.
Forced into a macabre line of work, you must dig up the dead to make ends meet. But take care not to get caught, lest you join them.
Made in 10 days for the GBJam 14
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Click here for the Youtube upload of the soundtrack, and here for Bandcamp's!
This game contains flashing lights and dark themes. Player discretion is advised
Controls
Move Arrow keys (recommended), WASD A (interact, accept) Z B (back) X Start Enter, Escape Credits:
Keyslam - Programmer
Andrew Brandenburg - Artist
Douwe Beukers - Level Designer
LeviR.star - Music and Sound Designer
Nextop - Brainstorming and feedback
Dungeon Mode font by datagoblin
Cloister Black font by Dieter Steffman
Victorian Era Names by fantasynamegenerator.com
Editor takes
“The arrow-key controls feel tight and responsive, but the half-hour playtime leaves barely enough room to see whether the early stealth difficulty curve stays fair.”
“It's a solid half-hour grave-robbing loop, but I'd need more variation between runs to keep me digging after the first clear.”
“For a 10-day jam game, the grave-robbing stealth twist is cleverly explored, and it clearly earned that #1 spot, but browser-loading and pathfinding hiccups show the polish limits.”
How to play
Move with arrow keys or WASD, and use the interact button (A/Enter) to dig graves and interact with objects. Avoid being spotted by guards while you work, and use the environment to stay out of sight. The browser version is available, but the desktop build is recommended for best performance.
Tips
- Watch guard patrol routes before moving into a new area.
- Start digging only when guards are far enough away to give you time to escape.
- Use movable objects to block sight lines, but be careful where you place them.
- Learn the graveyard layout so you don't get cornered with no way out.
- If you're unsure about a path, pause and observe enemy patterns before acting.
Questions
Can I play Grave Misfortune in a browser?
Yes, there is an HTML5 version on the itch.io page, but the developer recommends the desktop version for best performance.
Is there a downloadable version?
Yes, a Windows build (Grave-Misfortune-win64.zip, 17 MB) is available to download from the itch.io page.
Does the game support controllers?
Yes, gamepad input is supported along with keyboard controls.
How long does a playthrough take?
The average session is about half an hour.
Does the game contain anything I should know about?
The page warns that the game contains flashing lights and dark themes.
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