Sneaky Stacks

Introduction:

Welcome to the User's Guide for Sneaky Stacks! This guide is designed to help you understand the gameplay mechanics and features implemented in our game. Sneaky Stacks is a single-player, third-person stealth game with strong platformer overtones, set in a busy movie theater environment.

 

Gameplay Features: 

1. Play as a whimsical stack of children disguised in a trench coat, attempting to sneak into a movie theater while gathering additional children to expand your stack along the way.

2. Journey through the bustling and vibrant movie theater environment, skillfully evading obstacles such as strategically placed garbage cans and unsuspecting adult NPCs.

3. Outwit the vigilant theater worker NPCs, who are equipped with advanced UE5 Enemy AI systems that patrol the theater, all the while keeping your suspicion level to a minimum.

4. Enhance your stack by strategically collecting children scattered throughout the theater, creating an increasingly precarious and challenging experience.

5. Earn points for each child added to the stack, and master the art of maintaining balance and speed with our innovative player physics feature that introduces a realistic wobbly effect to the stack's movements.

6. Preserve a low suspicion level by carefully avoiding collisions with objects and NPCs, and utilize popcorn power-ups to reduce any suspicion that may have been aroused.

7. Seize soda can power-ups to gain temporary stability for your stack, effectively eliminating any wobbling, allowing for a smoother navigation experience.

8. Achieve victory by successfully reaching the desired number of children in your stack, all without being detected by theater workers or running out of precious time.

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Experience the thrill, challenge, and unique gameplay mechanics of Sneaky Stacks, as you put your dexterity and stealth skills to the test in a captivating and entertaining game world.

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User's Guide

1. Controls:

   • Use [WASD] keys or the left joystick (on a game controller) to move the stack of children.

   • Click on the screen to start the game.

   • Interact with children and power-ups by simply colliding with them. No additional button input is required for interaction.

2. Suspicion Bar Management:

   • Avoid bumping into obstacles and adults to prevent raising suspicion.

   • Collect popcorn power-ups to lower the suspicion bar.

3. Power-ups:

   • Soda Can: Temporarily stabilizes the stack, preventing wobbling for a short period.

   • Popcorn: Lowers the player's suspicion bar.

4. Winning the Game:

   • Successfully collect the desired number of children without exceeding the suspicion bar limit or running out of time.

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We hope you enjoy playing Sneaky Stacks and make the most of this unique and entertaining experience!