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Waldo - In the Heart of the City

Join Waldo in a fast-paced 2D adventure! Fly across Mosquitópolis, battle enemies, and uncover the source of a mysterious virus in this fun and educational shoot ’em up.

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Rafael Fernandes, Raul Nascimento, Pietro Failache
Publisher
Maniva Studio
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About the Game

Join Waldo and his friends on this exciting journey filled with adventures and challenges! With the help of his friends, Waldo embarks on a grand adventure, motivated by them to bravely face all obstacles to help his community.

Waldo – In the Heart of the City is a 2D shoot ’em up game that combines action, adventure, and environmental awareness.

Play as Waldo, a brave mosquito flying over Mosquitópolis, facing enemies and obstacles in a mission to protect his community from a mysterious virus.
Throughout the adventure, players can collect items, explore multiple stages, and uncover secrets about the world of insects.

🎮 Key Features

  • Genre: 2D Action / Shoot ’em up

  • Gameplay: Free flight, shooting, item collection, and stage progression

  • Highlight: Educational narrative about mosquito-borne diseases

🌍 Story


Rejected by his group for his physical differences and for not fitting the standards imposed by their leaders, Waldo watches as his community is invaded by unknown forces and threatened by a deadly virus.
With courage and the help of his friends, he sets out on a great adventure to uncover the source of the disease and save his city.

More than just an action-packed and emotional journey, “Waldo – In the Heart of the City” is an educational and inspiring experience that playfully teaches the importance of preventing mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue, zika, and chikungunya.
A game for all ages that combines fun, awareness, and learning in a single adventure.

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