The Cursed Mine
PREMISE
In a mysterious forest lies the entrance to the legendary Cursed Mine,
filled with untold riches and guarded by a mysterious curse. Our protagonist
embarks on a dangerous journey, navigating a dense forest and descending into
dark depths filled with eerie creatures and treacherous traps. Unraveling the
curse's mystery, our adventurer confronts many enemies guarding blue gems. The adventurer's actions within the mine — whether they
collect the treasure or manage to escape — remain a suspenseful mystery,
compelling many game enthusiasts to discover the outcome firsthand.
filled with untold riches and guarded by a mysterious curse. Our protagonist
embarks on a dangerous journey, navigating a dense forest and descending into
dark depths filled with eerie creatures and treacherous traps. Unraveling the
curse's mystery, our adventurer confronts many enemies guarding blue gems. The adventurer's actions within the mine — whether they
collect the treasure or manage to escape — remain a suspenseful mystery,
compelling many game enthusiasts to discover the outcome firsthand.
The Cursed Mine Backstory:
Once known as the Paragon Mining Company, a mining company once operated the now-cursed mine. They discovered mysterious blue gems and continued their excavations, delving deeper into the earth. However, as they progressed, miners started to meet mysterious, untimely deaths or disappear altogether. The boss, in a desperate attempt to save his remaining workers, ordered the mine to be abandoned. Since then, nearly a century has passed, and the mine remains deserted. Legends abound regarding the mine's depths; some claim a great treasure lies buried at the bottom, while others insist it is haunted by the spirits of those who met their demise within its tunnels.
Protagonist Backstory:
Aiden, a young man obsessed with cave diving and treasure hunting, stumbles upon The Cursed Mine. Ignoring warnings, he dives in, excited by the treasures within. However, the mine holds dark secrets and presents Aiden with his most dangerous challenge yet. Will he survive the cursed mine and its ancient curse?
Gameplay:
Downloadable Link: https://sulkowskif.itch.io/the-cursed-mine
Screenshots:
In the image above, this is the scene when Aiden first comes across the reapers statue and hears a voice coming from it.
In this image Aiden stands above the reaper, plotting his next move.
In this image, Aiden first discovers that the mining company left trucks behind. He also discovers what they were trying to haul out of the mine as well...
In this image, Aiden is making his initial descent down to the firs level of the mine. The mine is pretty fairly lit at this point and there are not too many environmental dangers.
In this image, Aiden comes across some treacherous pools of lava on the second level of the mine and must navigate the platforms carefully or he'll be burned to a crisp!
Development Process:
"The Cursed Mine" was born from a spontaneous game idea, influenced by "Super Mario World" and "Donkey Kong Country."
Development commenced in early January, with a focus on level design and the introduction of a unique gameplay element—the on/off switch.
Two months were dedicated to refining these aspects to create a captivating gameplay experience.
Over the following months, the game's mechanics and design were honed until completion in late April.
The development process for "The Cursed Mine" was a labor of love, with each stage bringing new challenges and rewards.
Despite the challenges, the passion for game development remained strong, driving the project towards completion.
The development process was enjoyable, and there is a strong belief that "The Cursed Mine" and its narrative can be further developed into something special.
