With help from a tiny friend, embark on an epic journey to save the planet you once called home.
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Why Early Access?

“The game is in a constant state of being worked on, but I feel as if there's enough content to gather a review from the community. I would like to stress this however, it is an incomplete experience. The early access upload is to give an idea of what's to come in the game and allow users to decide if they like it. It'll be important to gather community feedback of what's not working early, to allow changes to occur in a timely fashion before the full release of the game. If you want a full game, do NOT buy this now. Wait, and wish list the project so you know when the release is available.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I'm hoping once high school ends, and college is about to start, I'll have time during the summer to make the finishing level designs to allow the game to be fully released. The summer of 2020 should be an exciting one, and one I can't wait to share with the rest of you.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full game will contain a story from start to end, with multiple missions and side quests, all intertwining to create one intense, story driven experience you'll be sure you don't want to miss.
I hope for nothing less of an experience I'd be proud to call my own. I'm more than excited to show off what I've done, and I can't wait to share that excitement with you all. I want this to be everything I promise and more.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access game is not a full game and should not be treated as such. The early access game contains 30 minutes or so of in game content to allow you to explore and get a real feel of what the game will be like upon release. It contains the bare minimum of a boss fight, some regular missions, a decent sized introduction, and the ability to explore some side quests. Unlock abilities, and fight off against a set of creatures like you've never seen before.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“I plan to gradually raise the price as we ship new content and features within the game. It just didn't feel right to charge full price for a game that wasn't quite up to the standards of what I was originally hoping to release.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“I feel as if I've always been good at incorporating the ideas of the community whenever possible. Whether it's a youtuber like Jonas Tyroller, or a simple spectator on the forums, I've always tried my hardest to make sure everyone's ideas are incorporated or if it's not possible to incorporate them, I explain it to them. Feel free to make a review, post in the discussions, or even email me directly with feedback as to how you'd like your ideas incorporated in the game and I'll get back to you all as soon as I can with new updates and brand new features.”
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The Changes

A couple of years ago on Steam Greenlight, this game was just a simple, walking puzzle platformer that occasionally used mouse clicks to help originate itself from the world. Since then, the game added, quests, missions, abilities, level ups, enemies, and a whole story to go along with this simple puzzle idea, with it's unique art style, to help shine a new light on what was once dark. Without having done this, the game would be a small, unfulfilling project that really brought nothing to the table. This all wouldn't have been done if the community hadn't giving the game a chance. So for that, thank you.

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About This Game

Puzzles:

Using many mechanics from beloved physics platformers, and taking advantage of brand new ones. Learn and shift the world to your will. Unlock new abilities to further your conquest on reclaiming your land in this classic RPG experience that’ll leave you begging for more.
  • Brand new, accurate and reliable weighing systems, which take into account the magnitude of each collision and the weight added to each object to open brand new areas, ready for your exploration

  • Green lighting systems which add new challenges to this seemingly basic game. Solve them to shut off machines blocking your path, or move platforms to your will.

Quests:

Make new friends on epic adventures. Help out those who survived through the explosion, even fight off against enormous giants to further your conquest.
  • Side Quests add a whole new element of excitement and danger into this brand new experience.

Progression:

Unlock new abilities by defeating creatures. Level up to gain rewards whether that be by destroying families of squirrels, or defending a town from being overrun by darkened entities.
  • Unlock abilities between the 3 elements Earth, Fire and Air, which help you maneuver around easily, or solve puzzles in a new way. Defeat creatures with aggressive abilities, or heal yourself over time with passive abilities. The world is yours to shape.

Do you have what it takes to reclaim your home? Can you defeat the Darkness before it’s too late? Will you overcome the obstacles that lay ahead? In this never before seen adventure game, you’ll find yourself begging for more.




Chaos grasped the seemingly pleasant planet of Harrand. What was once peaceful, and quite, became a breeding ground to all that was evil in this world. An explosion from a distant mountain, almost visible to all, changed everything. At first they thought it was a volcanic eruption. But eruptions like those, never caused the wildlife of the land to turn evil. While others took refuge, some suffered an unfortunate fate. No one was the same after that day. Family's were torn apart and villages were burnt to the ground.
Legend broke loose of a chosen one. A creature immune to the essence who was said to have the capability, to save the world.
Now you must fight off against the darkness, being the only immunity left. With only the help of your tiny friend, embark on an epic journey to save the planet you once called home. Whether you're taking down giants, or fighting off against effected wildlife, you must make it to the top of the mountain, and restore peace to these lands.

What you're up against

You'll be fighting creatures you've never seen before, whether its a sliding Slime, or a jumping Spickle. Upgrade your character, equip him with the best abilities, and edit his stats to make yourself unbeatable against the hordes of creatures you'll be up against. Solve puzzles and complete missions left and right while you reconquer this extensive land in front of you. Find abilities you'd never discovered before, gain an upper hand against your enemies, and meet new friends along the way! This world is your's for the taking in this amazing RPG experience you'll be left asking for more!

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 6200U @ 2.30GHz x 2
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530 (HP)
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 7600K @ 3.80GHz x 4
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 950
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: 10.11.6 OS X El Capitan
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 6200U @ 2.30GHz x 2
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: 10.11.6 OS X El Capitan
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 7600K @ 3.80GHz x 4
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 950
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.

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