The Masque of the Red DANCE!

This game was developed as an entry for Edinburgh Global Game Jam 2026.

Overview
The year is 1840-something, you have been tasked with infiltrating the hiding spot of the nasty elites, and taking the life of the prince. But first... you must GET JIGGY WITH IT! Don't get caught in the meantime!

Controls

• Mouse and Keyboard:
  • Arrow Keys to play notes
  • Esc to pause
• Guitar Hero/Rock Band controller*:
  • Coloured fret buttons to choose a note
  • Strum up or down to hit the note
  • Start/Menu to pause
• Dance Dance Revolution mat*:
  • Arrow pads to play notes
  • Start to pause
  • Cross (X) and Circle (O) to toggle Hardmode and No-Fail in the song select menu

*Only tested with one unofficial usb guitar hero controller and one PS2 DDR mat

Credits
Loosely based on "The Masque of the Red Death: A Fantasy" by Edgar Allan Poe
Dillon Aitken - Programming, art, UI design, and game design
Julian Reid - Programming, 3D art & animation, game design, and original music(!!!)
Peter Davidson - Programming, game design, guitar hero controller support and skills
Ewan Fisher - Art, sound assets, DDR dance mat, and an aura like no other

Special Thanks
Vaida Plankytė for vibe contributions
David Robertson for providing the PS2 adapter for the DDR mat
AmicableAnimal for hosting the Edinburgh GGJ event
And of course, Edgar Allan Poe, who is currently rolling in his grave.

Thanks for playing!