Food Lover's Mayhem

Game/Alpha Prototype Made By

Game Design

MaximusPrime

Game Art

ZealousGem

Programming

MaximusPrime
ZealousGem

Synopsis

In this advergame, you take on the role of a husband who has left their corporate job and has taken on new responsibilities. The husband has now become a househusband and is responsible for grocery shopping at Food Lovers Market. 

The player will need to complete a shopping list while navigating different challenges. These challenges vary from finding the correct products amidst confusing labels to busy aisles and various other hazards.

Controls 

WASD - to Move

E - to interact with products and the till

Q - interact with staff

Esc - Pause

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