Mimic Hunter (2019)

Mimic Hunter is an exciting, 2.5D hardcore platformer that offers players a unique and challenging experience. In this epic adventure, players will take on the role of the legendary master hunter Monsieur Ratimousse as he embarks on a journey to find his missing mentor, Barnabas, and stop an ancient demonic force from consuming the mortal world. With a combination of sword fighting, platforming skills, and puzzle-solving, players must climb forsaken towers, battle devious Mimics, and uncover the dark secrets of the Unbound. Prepare for a journey full of twists, turns, and perilous challenges!

Origin and Development

Initially created as an entry for the GameJolt Adventure Jam 2017 (#AdvJam2017), Mimic Hunter was developed by Aliza Wenders and Derwen Llewelyn of Angry Cat Studios in just two weeks. Despite the limited time frame, the team was able to create a stable and innovative platforming experience that quickly captured the hearts of players. However, due to time constraints, many features and story elements had to be cut from the original version. This resulted in the decision to expand and fully develop the game, allowing the team to tell the complete story with all the gore and glory it deserves. Players can try out the original demo on GameJolt, but it only offers a glimpse of what’s to come!

Key Features of Mimic Hunter

• Mind-Bending, Cylindrical Environments: The game features unique, twisting, and cylindrical environments that challenge players to rethink traditional platforming.
• Hand-Drawn Art Style: The macabre-inspired art and animations bring the dark world of Mimic Hunter to life with haunting visuals.
• Story-Rich Narrative: Dive deep into a tale filled with surprises, mysteries, and plenty of lore to uncover.
• Hardcore Platforming Gameplay: With traps, timed puzzles, and intense platforming challenges, only the most skilled players will succeed.
• Fencing Mechanics: Combat plays a significant role in the game, and players must master fencing techniques to defeat various enemies.
• Dangerous Enemies: Face off against a variety of enemies, each with unique behaviors that require strategy and skill to overcome.
• Tower Builder: Create your own adventures with a fully-fledged level editor, complete with puzzles, traps, and events, which you can share with others!
• Competitive Game Modes: Test your platforming skills in Time Attack mode or see how long you can survive against waves of Mimics in Survival mode.
• Steam Integration: The game will feature Steam achievements, stats, and leaderboards, allowing you to track your progress and compare your skills with others.

Game Objectives and Modes

The main objective of Mimic Hunter is to stop an ancient force threatening the mortal world. As you journey through the game, you'll encounter deadly Mimics, uncover the history of the Hunter’s Guild, and solve diabolical puzzles. The main story mode is packed with lore and multiple levels, and will take players roughly 5-10 hours to complete. The game’s difficulty is designed for players who enjoy a challenge, with many sections requiring multiple attempts to master and overcome.

In addition to the main story, there are two additional game modes to test your skills:

• Time Attack: Race against the clock to complete challenging levels as quickly as possible.
• Survival: Face endless waves of Mimics and see how long you can survive against the onslaught.

Gameplay Mechanics

Mimic Hunter is primarily a platformer, with jumping, climbing, and combat playing vital roles in the gameplay. Players will also need to solve complex puzzles and riddles, many of which require the collection of lore and clues. Fencing is an essential combat mechanic, as defeating enemies is a critical part of progressing through the game. However, not all problems need to be solved through combat—cunning players can avoid fights or use the environment to defeat their enemies.

Customizable Content and Tower Builder

The Tower Builder, or level editor, will give players the ability to create and share their own towers. This tool is almost identical to the one used by the developers to create most of the content in the game. With it, players can design towers with complex puzzles, traps, and events, and share their creations with the community. The basic editing features will be user-friendly, making it accessible for both newcomers and experienced creators alike.

Platform Availability

Mimic Hunter will initially be available on Windows, but the developers have plans to release the game on Linux and Mac in the future. Stay tuned for updates and announcements regarding additional platform releases!