scary mine- a platformer

Scary Mine - A Platformer: Atmospheric Scrolling Challenge

Originally shared on May 11, 2019, Scary Mine - A Platformer delivers a spooky, atmospheric experience without relying on jumpscares. The creator explicitly notes they avoid community guideline violations by omitting traditional jumpscares, focusing instead on environmental tension. The game was officially curated by @Panda6uom on July 9, 2019.

Technical Foundation: griffpatch Scrolling

The game utilizes the high-performance scrolling script by @griffpatch, enabling smooth horizontal camera movement through expansive mine levels. This is a true scrolling platformer, not single-screen.

Version History & Environmental Effects

May 11, 2019: Initial project shared
June 2, 2019: Shimmering light added to atmosphere
June 28, 2019: Major update: dynamic lighting system, thunder visuals, synchronized lightning strikes, and rain sound effects

Core Mission & Controls

Objective: Progress horizontally to the far right of the scrolling world.
Controls: Standard arrow keys for movement. No combat; pure platforming navigation.

Original Source & Verification

Full project details and playable original version available on Scratch:
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/400813174

Game Tags

#games #scary #platformer #scrolling #scrollingplatformer #scrollingplatform #FPC #curated