Sisypush

Sisypush is a 1-bit puzzle game inspired by the Ancient Greek myth of Sisyphus. For those unfamiliar, Sisyphus was a king punished in the underworld by being forced to endlessly roll a giant boulder up a hill, only to have it roll back down each time he neared the top. In this version of the tale, Sisyphus must instead solve a series of clever puzzles. The objective in each of the game's over 70 levels is to push a special white rock onto a goal tile by clearing a path.

The gameplay is a type of push-block puzzle where you must strategically move rocks and other objects around a grid. The challenge evolves as you progress through five distinct worlds, each introducing a new game mechanic such as larger rocks, rivers, or ice. You'll navigate a map-like level selection screen with branching paths, completing enough levels to unlock the gate to the next world. With no time limits and an unlimited undo feature, you are free to explore and solve each puzzle at your own pace.

A core focus of Sisypush is its comprehensive accessibility for blind players. The entire user interface is narrated and can be navigated with a keyboard or controller. A standout feature is the "Object Narrator," which acts as a separate, movable "camera." It allows you to explore the entire level tile by tile, independent of the player's position, narrating the coordinates and content of each tile. This, combined with remappable controls and customizable audio settings, makes for a fully accessible puzzle experience.

Key Features of Sisypush include:

1. Push-Block Puzzles: Strategically push rocks and other objects to clear paths and solve over 70 levels.
2. Progressive Mechanics: Each of the 5 worlds introduces a new gameplay element to challenge you.
3. Player-Friendly Design: Enjoy unlimited undos and no time limits for a relaxed, thoughtful puzzle-solving experience.
4. Comprehensive Accessibility: The game is fully blind-accessible with a narrated UI, remappable controls, and a unique, independent Object Narrator for exploring levels.
5. Optional Challenge: For those who seek it, an optional rating system encourages you to optimize your route in each level to achieve the best score.