Mask Friends

A playful open-world 3D platformer where masks change the way you play.

Mask Friends is a 3D open-world platformer created during Global Game Jam 2026, inspired by the theme “Mask.”

You play as Unmasked — a tiny guy that doesn't have a mask.

The world is a single interconnected scene divided into four themed zones, each centered around a unique mask. By finding and equipping these masks, you gain new abilities that let you explore further, overcome obstacles, and unlock new paths.

World & Mask Progression

Fighter Mask — Start Area

• Ability: Break yellow obstacle boxes

• The first step of your journey. This mask opens the path forward.

Kabuki Mask — Lucha Zone

• Ability: Double Jump

• Reach higher platforms and expand vertical exploration.

Tiki Mask — Kabuki Zone

• Ability: Reveal and use hidden Tiki Platforms

• Platforms only exist while this mask is equipped.

Crown — Tiki Zone

• Not a mask, but a key object

• Required to enter the Castle and complete the journey

Each new mask builds on the previous abilities, encouraging players to experiment, backtrack, and explore the world in new ways.

The Castle & Ending

Once you have collected all masks and the Crown, you can climb toward the Castle, using every ability you’ve learned along the way.

Inside, you meet the Three Grand Masks, guardians of the world. After returning the Crown, they reward you with:

• The Golden Mask, a symbol of mastery

• The freedom to continue exploring the open world without restrictions

Gameplay Overview

• Genre: Open-world 3D platformer

• Gameplay Style: Mask-based ability system

• Levels: One level with four zones.

• Objetive: Ability-driven exploration and progression

• Proyect type: Developed during Global Game Jam 2026

Team Credits (Global Game Jam 2026)

Mask Friends was developed as a team project during Global Game Jam 2026.

Team Members:

• Daniel Velazquez Ruíz – Audio Design

• Diego Alfonso Muñoz Lopez - Programming / Game & Level Design
  

• Diego Velázquez Ruiz – 3D Art (Character & Mask's) / Character Design/Character Animation

• Julio Castañeda Najar – 3D Art (Platforms & Enviroment) / Level Design

• María Fernanda Rasgado Lara – 3D Art (Props & Enviroment) / Level Design

• Mónica Guzmán Molina – Programming / Game & Level Design/UI & UX Design

Post-Jam Devlog

Post-Jam Notes

Mask Friends was developed in a limited time frame as part of Global Game Jam 2026.
Our goal was to interpret the theme “Mask” not just as a visual element, but as a gameplay mechanic, where identity directly affects how you move through the world.

Due to time constraints, the focus was placed on:

• Core mechanics

• World structure

• Mask-based progression

Future improvements could include additional polish, visual effects, and expanded interactions, but the current version reflects the original jam vision.

This proyect was a great challenge for all of us, thank you for playing and we hope you like it!! :))