Dive into a haunting 2D side-scrolling RPG where you control Jack, the enigmatic Candle Daemon, on a quest to gather nine mystical Arcana to rescue Agnete—a spectral figure trapped between realms. Unravel a layered narrative across shifting dimensions, blending action-packed combat with puzzles and cosmic mysteries.
Core Gameplay & Mechanics
1. Dynamic Combat & Exploration: Master Jack’s unique abilities as you traverse sprawling 2D environments, battle creatures from Hell, navigate celestial realms, and solve environmental puzzles tied to the Arcana.
2. Arcana Collection System: Collect the nine Arcana scattered across interconnected worlds, each imbued with unique powers that unlock new paths and unveil Agnete’s tragic backstory.
3. Dimensional Shifts: Transition seamlessly between realms like the Moon Plane, Purgatory-like tunnels, and Earth’s modern setting, each with distinct aesthetics and challenges.
Story & World-Building
1. A Multiverse in Crisis: The World between Worlds—a fractured limbo of interdimensional cracks—hosts Agnete, a ghost bound by her inability to escape without her bloodline’s sacrifice. This space mirrors realities but traps wanderers in eternal limbo.
2. Chelsea’s Vanishing: As Agnete’s disappearance escalates, her niece Chelsea becomes the next target. Players must race against time to prevent her fate, uncovering familial ties that drive the game’s moral dilemmas.
3. Agnete’s Ritual: Learn why Agnete summoned Jack, the Candle Daemon—a creature of fire and shadows—to harness his power. Her ritual binds Jack to her cause, but at what cost to his own existence?
Unique Features & Themes
1. Moral Ambiguity: Choices impact Agnete’s rescue and Chelsea’s fate. Do you prioritize survival or adhere to ethical boundaries in a world where “saving” someone might mean trapping another?
2. Artistic Design: Vibrant 2D animation contrasts bleak, otherworldly landscapes with eerie, atmospheric lighting—enhanced by a haunting soundtrack that mirrors Jack’s emotional journey.
3. Multi-Layered Lore: Delve into Agnete’s past, the origins of the Arcana, and the Jester’s realm’s hidden secrets through cryptic journals, NPC dialogues, and environmental storytelling.
