
The Mangust
The Mangust is a high octane action platformer. You play as the Mangust, a lone drifter with a loose grip on reality. Blitz through enemies with an arsenal of customizable guns and special abilities. Explore different environments, defeat iconic bosses, and stop the plans of the Evil Dr. Cassowary.
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27 itemsAbout the Game
Inspired by the intense action of Doom Eternal, yet set within colorful and charming 2D landscapes. You'll navigate these scenes as a swift and nimble mongoose, acquiring and upgrading weapons, scavenging various items, uncovering secrets and battling hordes of enemies along the way.

Move quickly and freely with dashes, wall-jumps, and double jumps. Use a variety of ranged weapons which all can be aimed in a full range of 360 degrees. Use Melee weapons to keep enemies at bay and execute low health enemies to regain health and ammo.




All guns have six base stats that can be upgraded in any order. Select special abilities, elemental effects, bullet types, and frameworks that change how the gun fundamentally functions.
Melee weapons - enhances the players combat and knock back capabilities with melee attacks.
Organs - helps with survivability.
Mantras - Improves how the player interacts with power ups and consumables,

Move quickly and freely with dashes, wall-jumps, and double jumps. Use a variety of ranged weapons which all can be aimed in a full range of 360 degrees. Use Melee weapons to keep enemies at bay and execute low health enemies to regain health and ammo.


- Discover the true purpose of The Mangust while stopping the evil Dr Cassowary. Explore a dystopian world at the brink of destruction. Starring the unemployed plague doctor association.
- Explore levels to find hidden treasures and collect a large variety of items.
- Classic boss fights with multiple phases.


All guns have six base stats that can be upgraded in any order. Select special abilities, elemental effects, bullet types, and frameworks that change how the gun fundamentally functions.
Environments
The game consists of four different environments. Each environment contains 15 hand made levels. Each level has various treasure chests and other collectables. Between each level the players is returned to a base area where various shops exists.Items
Outside of the guns. There are three different types of items.Melee weapons - enhances the players combat and knock back capabilities with melee attacks.
Organs - helps with survivability.
Mantras - Improves how the player interacts with power ups and consumables,