ProjectASCII

[ COLOUR - ASCII ART - UNIVERSITY ]

> Description

ProjectASCII is an exploration game where you traverse an abandoned university to reach the fabled office of Simon Grey, solving puzzles along the way using your "advanced" ASCII lenses.

An entry to the March '26 Three Thing Game jam. Go check out the other submissions!

> Game Mechanics

Reaching Simon Grey's office is blocked by a series of puzzles that can only be solved by swapping between the RGB lenses in your ASCII glasses. These will reveal items, interactables, and codes to help you reach your goal.

> Controls

• WASD / Arrows to move | Shift to sprint | Space to jump.
• E to interact / pick up item.
• P / ESC to pause.
• Scroll Wheel to cycle filters (disabled while inspecting).
• 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 for White / Red / Green / Blue filters.
• Hold Right Click (while holding item) to Inspect.
  • Move Mouse to rotate item.
  • Scroll Wheel to zoom.
  • Number keys still cycle filters in this mode!

Windows and browser support!

> Credits

Programming

• Will: Graphics and design programmer
• Alice: Gameplay programmer

Audio & VFX

• Will: VFX/SFX Design
• Ryan: Created 7 Original OSTs for the game

Art & Environment

• Lor: Designed the exterior of the university - based off map data from OS Maps
• Jack & Bailey: Built the model interior of the Robert Blackburn Building

Additional Credits & Thanks

• Molly & Lee: Mental Support
• Jaydchw: Current WR holder (1:08 speed run)

Feline Support

• MrBoo the cat: Chief lap sitter and moral support lead!
• Tiggy the cat: Top cutie of the month (14 months in a row)!
• Archie the cat: Cutie patootie
• Loki the cat: Best tripod