Lair of the Locksmith

Lair of the Locksmith is a challenging logic puzzle game in which conventional platforming elements intersect with arcane magic. Delve into a dwarvish citadel full of locked doors to rescue your goblin friends imprisoned within. Experiment to discover interactions, then apply your reasoning. What you learn from one level becomes a technique later on.

The Citadel

60 handcrafted levels built on a small set of mechanics.
Puzzle-solving: no precision jumps, spike hazards, or dodging enemies.
Non-linear: stuck on one level? Try another and return later.
Smooth rewind function: experiment safely and undo mistakes.

The Apparatus

Keys are numbered and may be combined together, providing different options for unlocking doors.
Boxes are mundane but versatile: carry them, stack them, jump on to them, and place keys on them.
Cursed Keys are volatile: they leap into your hands and refuse to be dropped.
Heavy Keys restrict movement, letting them fall causes impact tremors.
Chickens are probably an unintended consequence of imperfect dwarvish magic. Plan accordingly.

Game Design, Programming, Graphics & SFX by Josh Singer
Music by Robert Christopher Hughes