King Scribble
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
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King Scribble is a 2D puzzle platformer game where you draw the platforms! Play as the titular King Scribble, the benevolent, beloved ruler of the Doodle Kingdom. One tragic day, a twister whisks you away, and now you must traverse tricky terrain through the power of drawing in order to make it back to your loyal subjects. The twist: the more platforms you draw, the more you draw *from* your doodly body in the process! Along the way, you’ll find extra supplies (pen, eraser, and more!) to help you navigate more challenging obstacles. Be creative and resourceful as you make it through each level and find your way back home!
Originally developed in Unity 2022.3.39f1 as a UMBC Capstone Games Group Project (Spring 2025).
Controls
- WASD/Arrow Keys: Move
- Space: Jump
- Shift: Sprint
- Left Click: Draw
- 1/2/3 or Scroll Wheel: Switch tools
- ESC: Pause
- R: Reset level
Credits
- Lead Designer: Evan McRae
- Producer: Rowan Barr
- Lead Programmer: Jay Cina
- Lead Artist: Justin Gaylord
- Programmers: Brian Lawser, Evan McRae, Jay Cina
- Artists: Anthony Bonilla Duron, Ginger Sealy, Justin Gaylord, Rowan Barr, Steven Nguyen
Download
Install instructions
Windows:
Download the .zip file and extract the contents inside. Run King Scribble.exe.
Click "More info" -> "Run anyway" if Windows Defender stops the game from running.
Click "No" if the game asks to access networks.
Mac:
Extract the archive and run the King Scribble app.
You will most likely need to trust the application to run on your computer via the following steps: https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/apple-cant-check-app-for-malicious-software-mchleab3a043/mac
Development log
- Post-Semester Build32 days ago
Comments
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In the first area with skulls and bones, there should probably be a checkpoint halfway through. also once you approach the exit, it zooms in permanently, so if you got there before the big button was pushed you no longer can see anything.
also changing writing tools with the numpad would be a nice option
also sprint toggle. I might just keep leaving comments on this thread.
plus a sound effect for running out of ink, I am never looking in the corner when I'm drawing to se the ink run out.
Awesome idea -- we're missing a lot of sound effects at the moment so this would definitely help. Keep the ideas coming! :D
Great idea! We're planning to rework our settings menu to feature control rebinding and other accessibility features, so this would be a great addition.
Agreed, I can add this!
Definitely agreed, we are planning to add one! It's just been a technical issue to do with saving the current ink height to a checkpoint, but I will be working on this soon :)
7.8/10 Too much meter :)
Fair, fair — we’re working on it :)