VirUs
VirUs is a pikmin-style puzzle-platformer that takes place in a microscopic world - Inside the human body. The player controls a nanobot tasked with using viruses present in the body to navigate its way to the brain.
This game was developed as part of the Pirate Software Game Jam 2025. The theme of the jam was "You Are the Weapon". In this game, the player-controlled nanobot is a weapon used to destroy the human body through the control of destructive viruses.
Controls:
Movement - WASD
Move Camera - Move the mouse to move the camera.
Interact / Recruit Virus - E
Throwing Path Overlay - Q
Throw Virus - Left-click
Recall All Viruses - Right-click
Swap Virus - Tab
Zoom Camera - Scroll wheel
Jump - Spacebar
Asset Attributions:
- SCHOOL BUS by Kyle Li CC-BY via Poly Pizza
- Croissant by Poly by Google CC-BY via Poly Pizza
- Low-poly Spider Bot (Rigged) by rzenn via itch.io
- Per Diem by Marten Moses (via Epidemic Sound)
- Hairpin Loop by Marten Moses (via Epidemic Sound)
- Lead by Farrell Wooten (via Epidemic Sound)
- Virus Icon borders by Roll Advantage CC-BY
Comments
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Actually so cool. I had fun throwing these yellow lads around xD.
I think the next step would be to add more puzzle elements/mechanics to the game, cause for now it was only "running" but collecting the viruses compensated that a lot.
Also sadly the music doesn't loop and more sfx would make the game more vivid. but a cool thing ^^
Really cool concept! I got stuck at what I think was level 2 (the purple one). Seems to have a good amount of content!
I liked the game! it is a very cool concept. Although it gets a little bit too difficult for my taste. congrats!
All the homies hate level 3!
the mouse sensitivity is a bit too high. it was kind of nauseating to play whiping back and forth like that. also wish i could move a bit faster. i did have fun with it though! good job!
I think the mouse sensitivity is too high for my taste and too many buttons available from the start, but you did an overall good job.
Nice interpretation!!