Healing Shadows

Healing Shadows for Pirate Software - Game Jam 14

Developed by:
@henkibro @dh0le @hyp3rion3447 @lix.f @igunashiodesu 

We have the commercial rights to all assets, sounds and music used in this project.

Theme: It's Spreading

Scenario

In Healing Shadows, players navigate through dungeon-like levels, facing enemies. The unique twist is the limited availability of a critical resource: light. The encroaching darkness also represents the central theme of the game.

Story

The narrative follows a girl dealing with grief. As she progresses, the player experiences her internal struggles and her path towards healing.

Mechanics

The game's core mechanic revolves around the spread of darkness across the screen, symbolizing the girl's depression and grief. Players collect "Light", a scarce resource that represents her desire to overcome her mental challenges. If darkness overwhelms the screen, the player is sent back to the beginning of the current level with the ability to upgrade some of her powers.

Gameplay

Players will traverse through three sets of dungeons, using the light as both an offense and a defense. Clear all the monsters on each level to progress.

Audio

The audio design aims to enhance the story and gameplay. Eerie sounds like whispers, static, or a hum will intensify with the darkness's encroachment, heightening the sense of dread. While collecting light will temporarily dull out the eerie sounds.