What’s it like inside the world of public restroom signs? Aside from the fact that the symbols are on the job 24/7, dutifully directing humans, is there more to their straight and narrow life? Can an icon of this nature have an adventure and discover solutions to obstacles outside of it’s boxed-in environment? Enter the world of The Pedestrian and find out!
The Pedestrian is a 2.5D side-scrolling puzzle platformer that takes puzzle platforming literally. The player moves from sign to sign, rearranging and reconnecting signs in order to solve puzzles. These solved puzzles connect and occupy space in the 3D surroundings. This allows the player the ability to explore and maneuver smoothly through the terrain.
Key Features
- Puzzles
Plan, build, adjust, succeed! The task is simple: get from point A to point B. But as the saying goes, “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” Connect signs to create a path to the next leg of your journey. Not only are puzzle mechanics tied to the world, but also to the narrative. Use your imagination and puzzle-solving skills to avoid and overcome obstacles in the signs.
- Environments
The world of The Pedestrian is a lively place. It's home to such sights as:
-Modern office building lobby
-Dark and musty warehouse
-Sprawling subway system
-Bright expansive city
-Sparkling art gallery
-Damp sewer
-Stormy construction site
The environments are meant to be entertaining, as well as a core part of the gameplay.
- Wordless Experience
No more walls of text! All puzzle mechanics are taught using symbols and animation, while story elements are portrayed during gameplay. The real-world public sign system was created to give information without the use of text, eliminating the barrier of language. Thus, The Pedestrian uses simplistic sign-style symbols in order to convey needed information for gameplay.
Devlogs Skookum Arts
Kickstarter: KS page
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