Descend into Dungeon 52

Venture into a hauntingly personal 2D Action-RPG where metaphysical dungeons manifest from the mind, and enemies are shards of anxiety given form. Inspired by Souls-like challenge and Metroidvania exploration, Dungeon 52 blends demanding combat with a deep, personal narrative.

The Weight of Weeks

A direct sequel/overhaul to the developer's original Scratch game, 52 WEEKS, Dungeon 52 explores the next phase of a mental landscape shaped by academic pressure. As Smiley, wield the TEM Sword (representing Time, Energy, Motivation) to navigate surreal dungeons themed after Maths, Physics, and more. Confront personified fears, encounter echoes of past relationships (NPCs), and seek Support Sites to maintain your fragile Will to Live.

Confront Your Fears

• Souls-like Stamina Combat: Manage your TEM meter carefully. Every attack, roll, and parry consumes stamina, demanding deliberate action.
• Metroidvania Exploration: Discover secrets and shortcuts in interconnected dungeons, gaining abilities to progress.
• Unique Theming: Battle anxieties made manifest, from calculator bosses to code block aggressors, in environments reflecting mental states.
• The Debt Mechanic: Push past your limits, but risk entering a debilitating Debt state if your Will to Live drops below zero.
• Support Sites: Find safe havens to heal, upgrade stats, and interact with NPCs.

From Scratch to Soul

Dungeon 52 evolves the themes and core concepts of the original 52 WEEKS (a vertical shooter depicting the developer's Year 12 anxiety) into a more complex Action-RPG format, exploring the struggle of confronting these challenges head-on.

Controls

Action	Keyboard	Controller (Common Layouts)
Move	A / D or Left / Right Arrows	Left Stick / D-Pad Left/Right
Jump	W / Up Arrow / Spacebar	Bottom Face Button (A / Cross / B)
Attack	Left Mouse / J Key	Right Shoulder (RB / R1)
Roll	Down Arrow / Left Shift / K Key	Right Face Button (B / Circle / A)
Use Item	Shift / R Key	Left Face Button (X / Square / Y)
Parry	Right Mouse / L Key / X Key	Left Trigger (LT / L2)
Interact	E Key	Top Face Button (Y / Triangle / X)
Pause	Escape / P Key	Start / Options Button

Development Status: In Progress

Dungeon 52 is in active development (Godot Engine 4). Core mechanics and the first boss are functional. Future work includes expanding dungeons, enemies, NPCs, narrative, and polish. See the full roadmap below!

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• Implement Physics and Computing-themed dungeons, enemies, and bosses.
• Translate remaining 'Shard' concepts from 52 WEEKS into gameplay mechanics or environmental details.
• Fully design and implement Friend NPC interactions and dialogue.
• Implement Support Site functionality (saving, TEM stat upgrades).
• Flesh out the "Debt" mechanic visuals and stat debuffs.
• Implement the full narrative progression, including Smiley's visual degradation.
• Create environmental hazards and puzzle elements.
• Add player abilities/upgrades tied to progression.
• Implement the "Enrol" (New Game+) and "Escape" (Canon Ending) sequences.
• Record and implement all SFX, Music, and Voice Acting.
• Create menus (Main, Pause, Options).
• Refine AI, player controls, and visual polish.

Credits

• Jasmine Brasil Santos: Lead Dev, Designer , Programmer, Sound Designer, Voice (Smiley, Evil)
• Mar: Lead Writer, Animation, Voice (Kissy)
• Rocker: Voice (Funny)
• Dylan: Voice (Cool)

System Requirements (Tentative)

(Estimates, subject to change)

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Minimum:

• OS: Windows 7+, macOS 10.13+, Linux
• Processor: Dual Core CPU @ 2.0GHz
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 / Vulkan compatible
• Storage: ~1 GB (will increase)

Recommended:

• OS: Windows 10+, macOS 11+, Linux
• Processor: Quad Core CPU @ 2.5GHz+
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Dedicated GPU 2GB+ VRAM
• Storage: ~2 GB (will increase)