Created specifically for #GMTKJam 2020.
A short horror game about a kid who got lost in the woods and has narcolepsy.
The prevalence of narcolepsy was established, and a canine model discovered. Following the finding in Japan that almost all patients with narcolepsy carry a specific HLA subtype, HLA-DR2, Hugh Mac Devitt, F. Carl Grumet, and Larry Steinman initiated immunological studies, but results were generally negative. Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. People with narcolepsy often find it difficult to stay awake for long periods of time, regardless of the circumstances. Narcolepsy can cause serious disruptions in your daily routine. NARCOLEPSY is a doujin album by 8686m released on 2016-05-08 (Reitaisai 13). It features vocal arrangements of themes from Perfect Cherry Blossom, Imperishable Night, Mountain of Faith, Scarlet Weather Rhapsody and Double Dealing Character. Album's crossfade can be viewed here.
THIS GAME IS REALLY HARD. If you cant complete it watch full walkthough made by QUEEN FAITH 89.
Enemies do not attack you while you are awake.
The problem is, the character falls asleep from time to time.
Get out of the forest and come home unharmed.
What is narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a long-term neurological disorder that involves a decreased ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. Symptoms often include periods of excessive daytime sleepiness and brief involuntary sleep episodes.
Controls
A and D to move.
Use mouse to kill enemies.
Tips and Tricks
If the game is too difficult for you, try not to rush. Monsters at a huge distance smell when you sleep, maybe they will come to you themselves?
Everything in this game was made during the 48 hours.
| Status | Released |
| Platforms | Windows, HTML5 |
| Author | SpoocleMacBoogle |
| Genre | Action |
| Made with | Unity |
| Tags | 2D, Atmospheric, Game Maker's Toolkit Jam, Horror, Short |
| Average session | A few minutes |
| Languages | English |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
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A and D don't actually do anything for me. Is this a play on the theme or is something broken
You can move when your character is in awake state. You also can watch full playthrough that was recorded by a player in the first comment of this section, if you dont believe me.
Cool Game concept and i really appreciate the art and the animations .But I think u should decrease the spawn rate because its difficult to control on pc. Overall 4
Really cool idea, and the art is nice. Maybe make less enemies spawn because while using a mouse might be easy a mouse pad is hard.
Yeah, almost everyone unsutisfied with that, i will fix it after the jam.
Don't worry my game has a lot of criticism about difficulty too.
GOOD
thank you for your video, Apparently the game is too hard, so I put the video in the description for the game.
Narcolepsy is a rare long-term brain condition that causes a person to suddenly fall asleep at inappropriate times.
The brain is unable to regulate sleeping and waking patterns normally, which can result in:
- excessive daytime sleepiness – feeling very drowsy throughout the day and finding it difficult to concentrate and stay awake
- sleep attacks – falling asleep suddenly and without warning
- cataplexy – temporary loss of muscle control resulting in weakness and possible collapse, often in response to emotions such as laughter and anger
- sleep paralysis – a temporary inability to move or speak when waking up or falling asleep
- excessive dreaming and waking in the night – dreams often come as you fall asleep (hypnogogic hallucinations) or just before or during waking (hypnopompic hallucinations)
Narcolepsy does not cause serious or long-term physical health problems, but it can have a significant impact on daily life and be difficult to cope with emotionally.
Find out more about the symptoms of narcolepsy.
What causes narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is often caused by a lack of the brain chemical hypocretin (also known as orexin), which regulates wakefulness.
The lack of hypocretin is thought to be caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the cells that produce it or the receptors that allow it to work.
But this does not explain all cases of narcolepsy, and the exact cause of the problem is often unclear.
Things that have been suggested as possible triggers of narcolepsy include:
- hormonal changes, which can occur during puberty or the menopause
- major psychological stress
- an infection, such as swine flu, or the medicine used to vaccinate against it (Pandemrix)
Find out more about the causes of narcolepsy.
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Who's affected
Narcolepsy is a fairly rare condition. It's difficult to know exactly how many people have narcolepsy because many cases are thought to go unreported.
But it's estimated to affect about 30,000 people in the UK.
Men and women are thought to be affected equally by narcolepsy, although some studies have suggested the condition may be more common in men.
The symptoms of narcolepsy often begin during adolescence, although it's usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40.
Diagnosing narcolepsy
See a GP if you think you may have narcolepsy. They may ask about your sleeping habits and any other symptoms you have.
They may also carry out tests to help rule out other conditions that could be causing your excessive daytime sleepiness, such as sleep apnoea, restless legs in bed and kicking during sleep, or an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).
If necessary, you'll be referred to a specialist in sleep disorders, who'll analyse your sleep patterns.
This will usually involve staying overnight in a specialist sleep centre so various aspects of your sleep can be monitored.
Find out more about diagnosing narcolepsy.
Treating narcolepsy
There's currently no cure for narcolepsy, but making changes to improve your sleeping habits and taking medicine can help minimise the impact the condition has on your daily life.
Taking frequent, brief naps evenly spaced throughout the day is one of the best ways to manage excessive daytime drowsiness.
This may be difficult when you're at work or school, but a GP or specialist may be able to devise a sleep schedule that will help you get into a routine of taking naps.
Keeping to a strict bedtime routine can also help, so you should go to bed at the same time each night whenever possible.
If your symptoms are particularly troublesome, you may be prescribed medicine that can help reduce daytime sleepiness, prevent cataplexy attacks and improve your sleep at night.
These medicines are usually taken as daily tablets, capsules or drinkable solutions.
Find out more about treating narcolepsy.
National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Diseases Registration Service
If you or your child has narcolepsy, your clinical team will pass information about you or your child on to the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Diseases Registration Service (NCARDRS).
The NCARDRS helps scientists look for better ways to prevent and treat narcolepsy. You can opt out of the register at any time.
Narcolepsy and driving
If you're diagnosed with narcolepsy, it may affect your ability to drive.
Stop driving immediately and inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
You'll need to complete a medical questionnaire so your individual circumstances can be assessed.
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You'll usually be allowed to drive again if your narcolepsy is well controlled and you have regular reviews to assess your condition.
GOV.UK has more information about narcolepsy and driving.
The Narcolepsy UK website also has more on driving and narcolepsy.
Page last reviewed: 13 May 2019
Next review due: 13 May 2022