Ealu

In a cozy, quiet nest at the heart of a stone-and-wood labyrinth, a clockwork mouse sleeps — and dreams of the outside world. When it awakens, the only way forward is through. To escape, the mouse must rely on clever thinking, keen senses, and hope — despite past failures. The maze is filled with locked doors, cryptic puzzles, and lurking dangers. But maybe, this time, freedom is possible. Éalú is a Point & Click Puzzle/Adventure Game Where You: Guide a wooden, clockwork mouse from the maze’s center to its outer edges. Solve environmental puzzles, uncover clues, and have dangerous encounters. Eat cheese! Discover the secrets of the maze — and the story hidden beneath it. Lore!! This game is a spiritual sequel to "Tomcat Disposables" by Will Wood. If you're keen to know more, said short film can be seen by searching for Tomcat Disposables on YouTube, & gives backstory for our beloved mouse. An Artistic Experience Lovingly Made by a Tiny Team Based on playtests we anticipate that, for most players, Éalú will be a focused 2 to 5 hour long experience. We put a lot of thought & care into our wordless story & it's themes which are expressed in tandem with phenomenal music, all with a goal of creating a game that feels like controlling a character in a gorgeous silent film. Éalú is a true stop-motion game. Every animation was captured via photography frame-by-frame using real sets, hand-crafted props, and a physical wooden mouse. Over 512 video clips were painstakingly made by a single animator — mostly in a garden shed — and brought to life in Unity by one developer carefully ensuring that each movement flowed into the next. All of the music was composed and recorded specifically for the game by a single composer, and every illustration was drawn by hand. Éalú was made with no budget & no crowdfunding. Just 4 people passionate about the project: Ivan Owen of Beyond the Bark- Game concept, design, animation & writing Benjamin Orr- Game design, Unity development & writing Will Wood- Musical composition, performance & recording JT Paton- Original illustrations & promotional art We hope you enjoy playing Éalú as much as we loved making it.