Whack-a-soul

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In the mysterious realm of the afterlife, there exists an enigmatic place known as the "Soul Isles." This ethereal archipelago is home to countless wandering souls, both benevolent and mischievous. However, a peculiar skeleton named Skelly was the only one with a rather unconventional occupation – he was a guardian tasked with the protection of the Soul Isles.

Long ago, Mister Skelly was a jester in the mortal world, known for his impeccable timing and a bone-tickling sense of humor. When he passed away, his spirit found its way to the Soul Isles, where he was granted a unique responsibility. The Soul Isles had a peculiar problem - restless spirits, or "ghosts," had a tendency to escape and wreak havoc across the afterlife.

Mister Skelly, armed with his comically oversized mallet, was tasked with a critical mission – whacking the tiles to prevent the ghosts from escaping. His goofy charm and unexpected bravery made him an unlikely hero in the afterlife.

Controls:

• Click: Use the mouse to move Mister  Skelly to a tile, and he will automatically smash it with his mallet to keep the ghosts at bay.
• Escape: Press the "Escape" key to open the options menu, where you can adjust settings, pause the game, or quit.
• Q and D: Rotate the camera around the map using the "Q" and "D" keys to gain a better view of the ever-changing Soul Isles.

Goal of the Game:

Mister Skelly's goal is simple but challenging: stay alive as long as you can while collecting treasure chests scattered throughout the Soul Isles. These treasure chests contain valuable relics and memories of the past that need to be protected from the mischievous ghosts. However, there's a catch – the river Styx, a turbulent and malevolent force, is constantly rising. If Skelly gets swallowed by the river Styx, it's game over.

As the game progresses, the ghosts become more numerous and cunning, making Mister Skelly's task increasingly difficult. The longer he holds the ghosts at bay and continues to collect treasures, the higher his score and reputation as the unlikely hero of the Soul Isles.

Are you ready to help Mister Skelly protect the afterlife's treasures and keep the ghosts in check? Let the mallet-wacking mayhem begin!