Smintheus

About

Smintheus follows Gerald a mouse fleeing his village after a bitter feud with Lanky a cat. Navigate handcrafted environments blending puzzle solving combat and dialogue. The game mixes traditional RPG quests with inventive gadget crafting requiring precise timing and placement. Encounter recurring antagonists that shift the gameplay toward stealth and evasion creating uneven but gripping pacing. The standout mechanic revolves around custom-built tools used to manipulate environments in non-linear ways. Community feedback highlights the clever puzzle design though some note inconsistent difficulty spikes. Released in 2021 it runs on PC and Linux with a minimalist art style that leans into retro charm. Shorter than most RPGs but the 15 hour runtime focuses on tight systems over world building.

Storyline

"Gerald the mouse, a young craftsman was forced to leave his home village due to danger emanating from the local dweller, Lanky the cat. The cat simply became obsessed with destroying the poor mouse without giving any explanations for his hateful desire. With failed attempts to fight the cat there was nothing left to do for Gerald but to run away for his life..."