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Sliding Hero is a brainteasing explorative puzzle game where you can only slide in a single direction until hitting an obstacle. Will you outsmart the villa’s many trials and unmask the truth behind your imprisonment? A PUZZLE METROIDVANIA OF MOVEMENT AND MYSTERYImprisoned in a sinister Venetian villa, use your wits to help Luca Sicomoro, a Serenissima military man, escape. Every move is a test of strategy, turning movement into a puzzle. Navigate a dark and intricate world inspired by 1700s Venice and Carnival’s masked mystique, where danger and deception lurk in every shadow. MASTER THE SLIDEUse environmental hazards, weapons, artefacts, and your momentum to dispatch enemies and avoid deadly traps. Each encounter is a skill test, where puzzle-solving and combat seamlessly intertwine in an easy-to-learn, hard-to-master movement system. EXPLORE AN INTERCONNECTED WORLDThe villa is a maze of hidden passageways, locked doors, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Unlock new tools that let you backtrack to previously unreachable areas, forge shortcuts, and interact with the eccentric and enigmatic characters who dwell within. A DARK VENETIAN DREAMStep into a beautifully hand-drawn pixel art world steeped in the elegance and unease of the Carnival of Venice. A haunting, original soundtrack inspired by Italian Baroque melodies enhances the atmosphere as you piece together a story of mystery, fate, and self-discovery. FEATURES A unique puzzle-combat system built around momentum-based movement. Multiple weapons to unlock, each with a specific puzzle mechanic An atmospheric Venetian setting, blending historical beauty with eerie fantasy. Nonlinear Metroidvania exploration—discover new abilities to open fresh paths. Engaging and devious boss fights, where strategy is key. A fast-paced movement system designed with speedrunning in mind.

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