Mangút is a socially driven 2D platformer set in a dystopian Rio de Janeiro, where players control Gil, an armadillo delivery driver with a mechanical prosthetic, navigating labor exploitation and inequality. The game blends challenging mechanics like grappling hooks and bullet time with hand-drawn visuals inspired by Brazilian culture, steampunk, and cyberpunk. Its narrative and workshops aim to spark critical reflection on gig economy struggles, offering accessibility features and multiplatform reach (PC/Switch) to amplify marginalized voices.
Genre & Mechanics:
2D Precision Platformer: Tight controls, challenging level design, and environmental storytelling.
Narrative-Driven: Branching storylines where choices impact relationships and plot outcomes.
Key Mechanics:
Grappling Hook: Gil’s mechanical prosthetic arm allows dynamic traversal and puzzle-solving.
Bullet Time: Slow-motion ability for precision platforming and combat.
Dash: High-speed movement to evade obstacles and enemies.
Resource Management: Balance earnings from deliveries to support Gil’s family, affecting story progression.
Art & Audio:
Hand-Drawn Visuals: Cartoonish style blending steampunk and cyberpunk with Rio de Janeiro’s urban and fantastical elements.
Dynamic Soundtrack: Mixes Brazilian rhythms (samba, funk) with ambient tracks.
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