Smokey's Portalypse
A downloadable Shadow Escape for Windows
About
Smokey's Portalypse is a 2D Jump 'n Run where you run through mysterious floating islands from a Shadow Dragon. Teleport through the levels using your blaster arm to gain temporal advantage. Try your best to survive the levels and escape through the end portal as quickly as possible.
Be careful! The Shadow Dragon will catch up to you when you don't use your skills wisely!
Gameplay
Jump 'n Run 'n Teleport
Help Smokey to get through the levels as fast as possible without getting caught by the Shadow Dragon.
Team
 | Steffi Lis / Lizzy Production | Game Design | Level Design | |
 | Therese Stöckner / Resi Game Design | Level Design | UI UX | |
 | Vladyslav / Vlady / David Sound Design | Music Design | Level Design | |
 | Athur Engineering | |
 | Henrik Pape Engineering | github |
 | Naomi Holzgrebe 2D Art | Environment | Concept Art: Dragon | Animation Lead | Artstation |
 | Leah / Sippy Art Direction | Concept Art | 2D Art: Splash, Assets | Character Concept/ Art | Animation (Support) | Artstation insta |
 | Cicely-Lane / Cissl Character Art| Concept Art | Social Media | Marketing | linktree |
 | Shirin Concept Art | 2D Art | Animation | Insta |
 | Tasnim 3D Art |
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Das Leveldesign ist wunderschön, generell der Aufbau der verschiedenen Level wirkt sehr artistisch und mit Liebe zum Detail.
Die musikalische Darbietung, sucht ihres gleichen. Sie übertrifft sämtliche Erwartungen massiv.
Das Gameplay ist erfrischend, gut durchdachte und für ein Spiel dieses Umfangs überraschend ausgereift. Die Portalmechanik ist eine gut umgesetzte Idee, die spielerisch anspruchsvoll ist und Spaß macht. Der Dash nach der Nutzung der Portale, gibt eine gewisse Mobilität die sich spielerisch in meinen Augen sehr gut anfühlt. Auch der Zeitdruck durch einen Gegner. ist ein wirklich guter Einfall, auch wenn das hierbei gewählte Zeitfenster, für meinen Geschmack, noch etwas zu großzügig gewählt ist.
Generell handelt es sich um ein cooles Konzept, dass wirklich sehr gut umgesetzt wurde.
9.5/10
For me, this game had some
Enlightening moments.
Especially, when i noticed how the dash system works.
Totally fun when i got the hang of it.
Personally, was very afraid of the dragon monster.
Instead of a weird gimmick, it made me want to run faster.
Consistently it made me want to get better.
Super game, awesome, would play again.
Game Review: Smokey's Portalypse
Developer: School for Games
Platform: PC
Genre: 2D, Animation, Dark Fantasy, Indie, Monsters, Parkour, Singleplayer
Release: 2025 (digital only)
A Dark Fantasy Platformer with a Unique Portal Mechanic
In Smokey’s Portalypse, players are thrown into a haunting 2D world filled with nightmarish monsters, treacherous landscapes, and a deep sense of mystery. This indie gem blends fast-paced parkour gameplay with a clever portal mechanic, where survival depends on the strategic use of pre-existing portals to evade dangers, solve environmental puzzles, and outmaneuver relentless foes.
✔ Fluid parkour movement in a beautifully animated dark fantasy world
✔ Terrifying creatures and atmospheric storytelling
✔ Challenging platforming sections with creative portal-based traversal
A Visual and Auditory Masterpiece
The game’s stunning animation makes every frame feel like a moving painting, with dark, atmospheric backgrounds and eerie creature designs that bring the world to life. The hand-drawn-like aesthetic adds a personal and haunting touch to every environment.
The sound design deepens the immersion:
🎵 A dynamic, tension-filled soundtrack that adapts to the danger around you
🔊 Bone-chilling sound effects heighten the eerie atmosphere
Final Verdict: A Must-Play for Dark Fantasy Fans
Smokey’s Portalypse is a gripping singleplayer experience that combines intense parkour action with a unique portal system, set in a beautifully eerie dark fantasy world. The digital-only release ensures accessibility for all indie platformer fans.
✅ Pros:
✔ Unique portal-based movement and traversal
✔ Haunting, hand-drawn-like visuals with stunning animation
✔ Immersive dark fantasy atmosphere with incredible sound design
✔ Fast-paced platforming and parkour mechanics
⭐ Rating: 10/10
Will you step into the portal and face the darkness? 🎮💀