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Escargot

In this platform runner you play as Escar, an unnaturally fast snail. Shelly has been kidnapped by the treacherous Vulgaris. Escar will jump, stick, roll, go fast and slow, in order to rescue his beloved.

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July 31, 2019
7 years and 3 days ago
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About the Game

In this platform runner you play as Escar, an unnaturally fast snail. Shelly has been kidnapped by the treacherous Vulgaris. Escar will jump, stick, roll, go fast and slow, in order to rescue his beloved.

The Controls

Being a runner style game, your character is always moving forward. But you are given the ability to control how fast that movement is. Along with this core mechanic are other staple snail abilities. Abilities such as jumping, jumping after you've already jumped, rolling in your shell, and sticking to slimy surfaces. Who knew snails could posses such skills.

The World

Venture through 4 worlds, 40 levels, and 4 boss fights with Escar in his pursuit of Vulgaris. Each world introduces new obstacles for the player to overcome. Boss levels at the end of every world offer a unique experience and put your skill to the test.

The Challenge

Mastering your control over Escar will be necessary to overcome the most difficult of challenges in the game. Precision, aggression, and patience are needed in order to beat this game, let alone 100% it. Beating the best times and obtaining all 100 collectible golden shells is where the real challenge of this game lies.