The Stache is an adventure RPG for Windows. It was originally created as a team project for an Interactive Storytelling (T580) course at Indiana University. Work continued to until October 2009 when it was subitted to the Indie Game Challenge. It was developed using RPG Maker VX.
The game stars Barry - a man whose prized mustache has vanished. The player guides Barry around town in search of clues to the stache's whereabouts. Along the way, he'll meet the town's various inhabitants, some of whom will lend Barry their facial hair for use in his quest.
The Stache is primarily a humorous adventure game, in the vein of Leisure Suit Larry. There are a number of battles that take advantage of RPG Maker's turn based RPG battle system.
Download The Stache (161 MB .zip)
Game Credits
Lead Designer
Ben Serrette
Additional Designers
CJ Page
Emily Allen
Executive Producer
CJ Page
Lead Developer
Ben Serrette
Lead Writer
Emily Allen
Additional Writers
Xuan Wang
Brittany Harness
Ben Serrette
CJ Page
Music
Nic Matthews
Teresa Lynch
Animations
Chris Paluzsek
Sprites
Teresa Lynch
Additional Art
Burr Walker
Ben Serrette
Emily Allen
Promotional Video Credits
Videographer
James Schmittler
Narrator and Pitchman
CJ Page
Special Thanks
Arby's IP Holder Trust
IU Informatics Department
Additional Downloads
- The Stache - Final - version 2.02 - The game as it was submitted for class credit - 71.6 MB exe
- Work in Progress - version 2.01 - work in progress featuring updated gameplay, cut scenes, and story elements - 59.6 MB exe
- Gameplay Demo - version 1.06 - a simple demo showcasing the gameplay - 58 MB exe
- Wallpaper - Desktop Wallpaper - 1920x1200 - 170 KB jpg