Susuwatari
an interactive game by Sha Liao
Susuwatari
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Susuwatari is the name of characters from Hayao Miyazaki's film (My neighbor Totoro & Spirited Away). They are identified as "black soot". There are not much description about them but i like how they look with just simple features but have very narrative in them. So I decide to keep developing their feature and give their more characteristics.
Character development
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They are conscious soot after the ordinary soot has been enchanted.
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They don’t like sun, they usually hiding in the dark.
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They love eating oak fruits.
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They have a fast moving speed.
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They are very friendly but scared of strangers.
Story and narrative​
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" Lost in an enchanted forest which has lives many susuwatari. Need their help to guide you through the forest."
Level one: Susuwatari moving very fast on the screen (randomly), you have 10 seconds to catch them as many as can, or they will run away.
Level two: feed them oak fruits or they will scape. (5 seconds)
Level three: susuwatari guide you through the forest, you have 2 to find the exit.