Redemption
A top-down shooter that tells the short story of a soul called Koyma
Story Introduction:
Koyma is a soul in hell, where there is only the present. A devil watched Koyma's sense of self vanish during her time there.
However, the devil saw that Koyma had understood the true meaning of her suffering. It offered her a chance to leave hell and try to go back to the land of the living.
"I am the suffering, pain, and agony you have felt all this time." said the devil. "But now it is time for you to become hope. On the other side of that gate, you will have the chance to smile again."
"Why me?" asked Koyma.
The devil thought for a moment before answering. "I have seen many souls arrive here full of anger and hatred. I have watched them wither thousands of times. But you came to this place empty of hope as if you were waiting for this."
"I never believed in this place and came to accept my fate. If your words are true, I'll go to the gate.", said Koyma without expressing joy with the opportunity.
"You are a practical soul, Koyma. Let the other damned souls listen while you break down the 5 barriers ahead. Ignite their hope so I can feed on them again! Bring them hope!" said the devil with a powerful and monotonous tone.
"Now leave this place".
THE GAME STARTS HERE
After enduring all 5 levels of suffering, Koyma finally reaches the other side of the gate and is greeted by a bright and beautiful landscape.
She could feel the thousands of eyes staring at her from hell. They are now full of hope, and the devil is feasting, but nothing could replace the graceful serenity she was feeling.
"That mist ahead will take you back at any point in time." said the devil when it appeared by her side. "A new chance? Or will you live the same life over again?”.
"Again? Have I been here before?" asked Koyma with a shy voice.
"Your soul cast a long and dark shadow, Koyma." said the devil. "Life is not a one-way trip."
Koyma understood why she was not surprised anymore when she got to hell. Feeling confused but optimistic about the new opportunity, she said: "I'll make things different this time."
"You said that so many times. You look like a new picture on an old frame." said the devil with a long sigh.
The mist was growing fast and getting closer to them.
"I'll try my best... But what if that is not enough?" asked Koyma, and a rare smile crossed the devil's face.
"Koyma, you came from the light. Go back to it. I've been waiting so long to smile for this."
Levels the player will go through during their play-through:
- Physical pain and torture: the player takes more damage.
- Mental agony and confusion: some actions will do the opposite.
- Loneliness and isolation: the player will have a shorter field vision. It could also be a long and tedious level, with sad music.
- Fear and anxiety: the player will randomly be feared by mobs and run away or some actions will not happen (out of fear). Regarding stress, some actions may happen more than once or involuntarily.
- Anger and resentment: the player may cause more damage and some of the damage will be reflected by the mob.
Development of each level and this game is streamed live on twitch multiple times a week, everyone is welcome to watch and help out! Thank you for your time.