Explore a desert island full of oddities, transform into monsters you've rescued, collect mysterious spirits, and unlock mods that change up future playthroughs.
The game revolves around a day-to-day structure where players have a limited amount of energy to spend each day. This encourages them to carefully manage their time and resources as they explore the island, interact with characters, and complete tasks. The "Life Sim" element creates a balanced, rewarding gameplay loop.
Players can freely navigate the segmented map, uncovering multiple routes and paths. As they help the island's inhabitants, known as "Mons", they unlock new areas and access to previously inaccessible locations. This non-linear progression system rewards experimentation and backtracking.
A unique mechanic allows players to transform into the Mons they rescue and befriend. Each Mon has distinct abilities, such as super strength, lightning speed, or stealth. Players must strategize which transformations to use to overcome challenges and access new areas.
Collecting "Whispers", the game's mysterious spirit currency, is crucial. Players can use Whispers to purchase items and upgrades from the island's shops. Whispers also serve as an energy source for the enigmatic being, Moon, further incentivizing players to manage their Whisper collection.
The "Blessing" system offers optional modifications to the game rules for each save file. These Blessings provide various benefits, like increased speed or additional challenges, encouraging multiple playthroughs and experimentation with different strategies.