Squirveillance

🏆Ranked #8 Overall in Game Off Jam 2023🏆

In an alternate timeline in the 90's, you are being watched constantly. Can a regular squirrel like you put together the clues from CCTV footage and find the suspects that threaten public order?

Use your nutty assistant to scan and enhance photos, just like on your favourite crime TV show! It's time to zoom in.

Controls and Walkthrough

Action	Keyboard + Mouse	Controller
Pan around	W/S/A/D	Left stick
Zoom	Scrollwheel up / down or Arrow keys up / down	LT / RT
Scan!	Left click	A
Enhance!	Right click	X
Switch files	Q/E	LB / RB
Show hint	Middle click	LSB (thumbstick press)

If you're stuck in the game, pay attention to the hourglass icon and the sound your computer makes. They will appear when you're looking at an area that can be scanned. You can also middle click or press the thumbstick to make scannable areas appear briefly.

Here's a video walkthrough if you're stuck at any point (if you feel like you're doing the right thing, but still can't progress, let us know - you might have found a game-breaking bug!)

Here's a step-by-step walkthrough to progress through the game:

Briefing

Scan the mission brief. This should unlock a new file that you can switch to (see Controls).

First photo, part 1

In the city view scene, press the Enhance button when you're hovering over the squirrels on the bench. This should reveal a more detailed image!

First photo, part 2

Enhance the graffiti behind the squirrels, AND the flyer to the right of the bench, with an acorn on it.

Second photo, part 1

There are two spots to enhance here - one is the table closest to you with three squirrels around it, the other is the exchange between the bartender and squirrel on the left.

Second photo, part 2

You need to have three things scanned - the bartender's glasses, they keys coming out of his pocket, and the slip of paper on the table you've previously enhanced.

Thirt photo, part 1

Scan three things - the squirrel with the shiny mask at reception, the sad squirrel in the first row of chairs with an anti-AI sign, and the slogans on the empty chair in the back row. This unlocks a higher zoom.

Third photo, part 2

Zoom all the way in to the door at the far end of the hallway, and enhance the left window.

Third photo, part 3

Scan the face of the bandaged squirrel on the hospital bed, THEN the medical history hanging at the front of her bed, and FINALLY the phone on her bedside table. Zoom closer if you need to.

???, part 1

Keep zooming out, out of the computer, and once you've seen the office, continue zooming out until your character says "Holy..."

???, part 2

Examine all three dialogue options. You will then be taken to the pinboard.

Finale

The only thing left is to scan every picture on the board.

Credits

Miranda Bennett Margrave - Lead Artist, 2D and 3D Environments, Squirrel and Office Models, Animation, Dialogue Assistance

Mikolaj "Nick" Gackowski - Core Systems Design and Programming, Narrative Technician, UI Design & Art, Music and Sound, Dialogue Assistance

Sarah Masters - Narrative Lead, Puzzle Design, Particle and Shader Effects

Georgi Tsaklev - Input System, Audio Programming, 3D Scene Setup