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Student game · Fall 2023

Shermie-man

This game needs a keyboard. Visit on a laptop or desktop computer to play.

"Shermie-Man," navitend's unique spin on the classic Pac-Man game created by four students from the NJIT capstone program, invites players to navigate through a 2D maze, collecting gems while evading cunning foxes. With familiar arrow-key controls and a blend of strategy and quick reflexes, this game offers an engaging challenge for everyone.

Click through the to view the various updates the students have made on their journey of creating the game and their collaboration with navitend.

How to play

The primary goal in Shermie-Man is to collect all the gems scattered throughout the maze while avoiding the foxes.

Successfully collecting all gems progresses the player to the next level. Each level becomes progressively more challenging, to win in Shermie-Man, successfully navigate through all the levels.

Use the arrow keys (↑, ↓, ←, →) on your keyboard to move Shermie-Man around the map. No mouse input is required.

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Development updates

  • Update 4 (11-30-23) · Nov 2023
  • Update 3 (10-28-23) · Oct 2023
  • Update 2 (10/5/23) · Oct 2023
  • Update 1 (9/16/23) · Sep 2023
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