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Hidden Paws

Dive into the pixaleted forests of Finland and uncover the story of survival.

  • About Hidden Paws

  • Explore the Story

  • Game Status

  • How you can help

  • Play the game!

About Hidden Paws

Hidden Paws is an 8-bit web-based video game inspired by the research of Francesca Malcangi.

Designed to educate and entertain, the game explores the profound impact of human activity on forest ecosystems, focusing on the survival of iconic species like the Eurasian lynx in Finland.

๐ŸŽฎ Gameplay: Navigate increasingly challenging levels as the forests degrade, mirroring real-world environmental pressures.

๐ŸŒฒ Purpose: Understand how forest degradation and human expansion threaten wildlife.

๐Ÿพ Mission: Raise awareness while providing a nostalgic and interactive gaming experience.

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Explore the Story

Every level of Hidden Paws tells a story of survival.

  • ๐ŸŒณ Level 1: A lush, thriving forest teeming with life.
  • ๐Ÿชต Level 2: Early signs of deforestation; habitats shrink, food becomes scarce.
  • ๐Ÿšง Level 3: A struggle for survival in a severely degraded forest.
  • More to come...

Can you help the lynx adapt and survive against all odds?

Hidden Paws is in Alpha!

Hidden Paws is a collaborative project between Francesca Malcangi and three talented WebDevs: Davide Cariola, Donato Bitetto and Valerio Vacca.

Hidden Paws is currently in its alpha stage, which means it's a work in progress. The game already offers a glimpse into its potential, but weโ€™re just getting started!

๐ŸŽฎ Whatโ€™s Coming Next?

  • ๐ŸŒŸ New Levels: Explore more forests with diverse challenges.
  • ๐ŸŽต Immersive Sound: Background music and sound effects to enhance the experience.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Scoring System: Track your progress and compete with others.
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Improved Menus: A smoother and more intuitive user interface.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Smartphone-ready: The game will also be available on smartphones.

๐Ÿ’ก How You Can Help

Weโ€™re passionate about growing Hidden Paws into an even more impactful experience, but we need your support to bring this vision to life.

  • ๐Ÿพ Play the game and share your feedback.
  • ๐Ÿ’Œ Spread the word to friends and family.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Contribute: Support our development through donations or partnerships.

Every little bit helps us get closer to making Hidden Paws a fully immersive and polished experience. Thank you for being part of this journey! If you want to know how to do it, please use the contact form on Francesca's Website!

From an idea of: Francesca Malcangi Developed by Davide Cariola, Donato Bitetto and Valerio Vacca - ยฉ 2025