Slip into the role of an unusual HERO and find the last letter to restore hope in a merciless world.
You control a protagonist composed of letters, with the ability to craft words that physically impact the surrounding environment. This core mechanic drives the majority of the gameplay.
You must unscramble or combine letters to form specific words that serve as the solution to environmental puzzles. For example, spelling the word "open" may unlock a door, while "run" could activate a platform. These puzzles start simply but become increasingly complex, introducing new mechanics like forming antonyms or using words in a particular sequence.
Beyond just solving word puzzles, you can also physically interact with the environment using individual letters. You can pick up, move, and throw letters to position them or build new words, allowing for creative experimentation in finding solutions.
While secondary to the word puzzles, the game incorporates basic platforming elements. You must navigate treacherous environments, making precise jumps between platforms and avoiding hazards. However, the platforming never becomes the primary challenge.
Hostile creatures made of words and letters pose threats that you must overcome using your vocabulary. You cannot defeat these enemies directly, so you must form the appropriate words to neutralize or avoid them.
Exploring the environment allows you to find hidden quotes that provide additional story context and insight, encouraging thorough searching off the main path.