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Crayation: The First Sketch

The crayons aren’t friendly anymore. Survive until 6 AM, evade five deadly mascots, and uncover the terrifying secrets hidden inside Crayation Plaza.

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Crayon Code
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Crayon Code
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December 11, 2025
234 days ago
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About the Game

 Crayation: The First Sketch

A Survival Platformer Horror Experience

Step into the abandoned Crayation Plaza as Melissa Chen, a podcaster investigating the mysterious shutdown of the beloved children’s attraction. What starts as a simple exploration spirals into a fight for survival when the colorful crayon mascots come to life… and they aren’t so friendly anymore.

Gameplay Features

  • Survive the Night: Last until 6 AM while each hour introduces a new mascot with its own unique behavior.

  • Stacking Threats: Every mascot remains active after its debut, forcing you to manage multiple mechanics at once.

  • Platformer Survival Horror: Navigate multi-level rooms, jump broken catwalks, crawl into vents, and use environmental tools to evade danger.

  • Defense Mechanic: Activate buttons at the right moment to temporarily banish mascots.

  • Atmospheric Exploration: Search for hidden notes and audio tapes to uncover Crayation Plaza’s dark history.

  • Replay Value: Randomized mascot spawn timings, key placements, and hidden lore encourage multiple playthroughs.

The Mascots

  • Red Rudy → Freeze when you see him… or die when you don’t.

  • Blue Bella → Giggles mean danger; hide within 5 seconds.

  • Yellow Yanni → Once spotted, prepare for relentless chase sequences.

  • Green Gary → Master the lights, or risk being hunted in total darkness.

  • Violet Vicky → Her violin screeches demand absolute stillness.

  • Mark-0 (secret antagonist) → Corrupts the mascots, breaking their rules entirely.

Immersive Lore

Discover the Sketcher’s Incident through:

  • Handwritten employee notes

  • Therapy session transcripts

  • Distorted audio logs

  • CCTV archives revealing Mark-0’s horrifying purpose

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