Sketchy Individuals

Sketchy Individuals is an engaging and quirky puzzle game that puts you in the shoes of a police sketch artist. Developed during Shawcat’s 100k game jam, this game combines lighthearted fun with a dash of crime-solving mystery, making it a unique addition to puzzle gaming. It was made in 48 hours.

Gameplay Overview

You start each case by interviewing a witness who provides descriptions of a suspect’s key features such as face shape, hairstyle, eye color, and more. Your task is to carefully select attributes from a given list that best match the description provided by the witness. After compiling these features into a coherent sketch, your next challenge is to identify the suspect from a lineup of five potential criminals based on your sketch accuracy.

Key Features

• Witness Interviews: Engage with various characters, each providing distinct and sometimes vague descriptions of suspects.
• Sketch Creation: Choose features based on witness accounts and compile them into a sketch. While you don’t draw directly, selecting the right components from the provided list tests your attention to detail.
• Line-Up Identification: Use your completed sketch to pick out the criminal from a lineup, adding a satisfying conclusion to your artistic detective work.

Player Experience

As a puzzle game, Sketchy Individuals offers a perfect blend of humor and challenge. The witnesses’ colorful personalities and often incomplete descriptions add an element of unpredictability and fun. While the game does not allow freehand drawing, which could indeed add a layer of humor and challenge, the current mechanics focus on making smart choices based on available information.

Credits:

• Programming, Writing, Design by shawcat
• Art, Writing, Design by Maeve Williams
• Graphic Design, Writing, Design by Tyler

Just Have Fun!