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{{Gamebox
| image = DTETitle.png
| caption = Down The Eye of the Tiger's Title Screen 
| Version = 0.00 (2023/06/27)
| Creator = [[LSDolphin]]
| Language = English
| Engine = {{Engine|RPG Maker MV}}
| Date = 2023-6-27
| hero2 = KittyElaineSprite.png
| Protagonist = [[Kitty]], [[Elaine]]
| Nexus Doors = 4
| Effects = 8
| Endings = 0}}

==Overview==
'''Down The Eye Of The Tiger''' is an English Yume Nikki-inspired game created by [[LSDolphin]]. It was started in [https://itch.io/jam/dream-diary-jam-6/ Dream Diary Jam 6], but did not see a release until [https://itch.io/jam/dream-diary-jam-7/ Dream Diary Jam 7]. It was created in RPG Maker MV.

==Gameplay==
Down The Eye Of The Tiger is primarily focused on exploring dreamworlds and collecting effects, as is usual for the genre. The main objective is to find Wishes and Memories - special items that are tied to unlocking the (presently unachievable) endings. Along with Effects, Memories, and Wishes, a variety of other items can be found which unlock areas or trigger events.

Events in Down The Eye Of The Tiger are influenced not only random chance, but influenced by Kitty's Mood - an invisible number which changes depending on things Kitty sees or does (in both the waking world and the dreaming world). The Mood score is re-rolled nightly, but influenced by the Mood of the previous day.

===Controls===
*'''Move''' - Arrow Keys
*'''Interact/Select''' - Z/Space
*'''Open Menu/Cancel''' - X
*'''Effect Action''' - V
*'''Wake Up''' - F
*'''Run''' - Shift (Hold)

==Plot==
A burnt out Las Vegas cocktail waitress has grown to resent her life, her city, and her choices. In the wake of an incident at her job, she decides to dedicate some more time to "self care" (sleeping, adopting avoidant behaviours, ditching work), and finds her dreams blending with those of Elaine, the magician's white tiger at the casino where she is employed.

Presently, there are no obtainable endings, but a story is implied by characters and events found in both the dream world and the waking world.

==Effects==
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! scope="col" |Name
! scope="col" |Image
! scope="col" |Description
|-
|'''Eye of the Tiger'''
|[[File:DTETigerEffect.png|center]]
|Kitty becomes Elaine, or vice versa. Pressing '''V''' makes Elaine roar, allowing her to attack NPCs with her claws. Kitty/Elaine cannot pinch herself awake, as she has no hands.
|-
|'''Open Sign'''
|[[File:DTENeonEffect.png|center]]
|Kitty becomes a neon sign. Pressing '''V''' returns her to the Nexus.
|-
|'''Mermaid Tuna'''
|[[File:DTEMermaidEffect.png|center]]
|Kitty becomes a mermaid, allowing her to jump into water when '''Interact''' is pressed. On land, she crawls slowly, but when underwater, her speed increases. As a mermaid, Kitty cannot climb.
|-
|'''Cigarette'''
|[[File:DTECigaretteEffect.png|center]]
|Kitty carries a cigarette. When '''V''' is pressed, she takes a puff and self-immolates. While on fire, the visibility in dark areas improves.
|-
|'''Disgusting Paper Bag'''
|[[File:DTEBagEffect.png|center]]
|Kitty wears a paper bag over her head. While using this effect, she is invisible to most NPCs.
|-
|'''Plastic Flamingo'''
|[[File:DTEFlamingoEffect.png|center]]
|Kitty becomes a flamingo harpy. When '''V''' is pressed, she takes flight. Pressing '''Interact''' allows Kitty to fly across certain gaps or up/down certain cliffs. Kitty cannot pinch herself awake in this form.
|-
|'''Zebra Stripes'''
|[[File:DTEZebraEffect.png|center]]
|Kitty becomes a zebra centaur, greatly increasing her movement speed. Kitty cannot climb in this form.
|-
|'''Dead Dove'''
|[[File:DTEDoveEffect.png|center]]
|Kitty becomes a showgirl. Pressing '''V''' makes her pose and draws NPCs towards her.
|}

==Items==

*'''Ladder''' - allows you to obtain the Golden Peach.
*'''Burger''' - can be eaten.
*'''Golden Peach''' - presently has no use.


*'''Motel Key''' - unlocks the motel room.
*'''Aquarium Employee Key''' - unlocks the employee-only area of the Aquarium.



==Gameplay Images (Version 0.0)==
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==Download==
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!Version
!Date
!Announcement
!Download
|-
|'''0.00'''
|{{Date|2023-6-27}}
|Itch.io
|'''[https://lsdolphin.itch.io/down-the-eye-of-the-tiger Itch.io]'''
|}


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