Cheesy Escape

🐀 Cheesy Escape

Lead a brilliant white rat — the Mastermind — and command a loyal swarm of rats to solve puzzles, navigate mazes, and platform your way to freedom!

Cheesy Escape is a 2D puzzle adventure where you control two entities: a solo genius rat and a mouse-controlled swarm. Switch between them, combine their strengths, and outwit every obstacle in your path.

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🎮 Controls

Key	Action
W A S D	Move the Mastermind (top-down) / Move left-right (platformer)
Left Click	Move the Swarm (follows your mouse cursor)
Tab	Switch control between Mastermind and Swarm
E	Attach / Detach Mastermind to the Swarm
Q	Interact — use teleporters, flip levers, read signs, press buttons
F	Pick up / Drop items
Space	Jump (platformer sections only)
ESC	Pause menu

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🧩 Features

• Dual-Entity Gameplay — Switch between controlling the Mastermind solo (WASD) and the Swarm (mouse click). Each has unique abilities.
• Attach & Combine — Press E to merge the Mastermind with the Swarm. Move as one powerful unit that can push heavy objects and solve cooperative puzzles.
• Multi-Genre Levels — Top-down puzzle rooms, a platformer challenge, and a tricky maze — all in one game.
• Color Pressure Plates — Guide the Swarm onto color-coded plates to raise and lower matching walls.
• Push & Carry — The Swarm pushes heavy jars, while the Mastermind picks up and carries smaller items like cheese and crystals.
• Levers, Doors & Teleporters — Flip levers to unlock cage doors. Step into teleporters to warp between areas. Some teleporters are Mastermind-only!
• Hub World — A central hub connects the maze and platformer challenges. Complete both seals to unlock the final exit door.

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Made for Jammy Game Jam. Thank you for playing! 🧀