illumine

by Dejima

The Developer Says...

Experience a different take on the roguelike genre. Explore a world created on the fly by your actions. Wonder about your purpose.

Players Like...

❤ Defying Conventions: Dynamically Transforming Worlds

Instead of relying on static, procedurally generated environments, this game allows players to actively shape the world through their interactions. Breaking down walls triggers the environment's dynamic transformation, creating a unique puzzle-like scenario in each playthrough.

❤ Open-Ended Exploration and Puzzle-Solving

The game encourages open-ended exploration, without explicitly stating the player's objective. Navigating the ever-changing world, players encounter various AI-controlled characters represented by letters and symbols, challenging them to experiment and discover the purpose of their journey.

❤ Creative Problem-Solving Encouraged

Rather than resorting to direct combat, the game rewards players who find innovative ways to interact with the environment and manipulate the AI characters. Employing stealth, luring enemies, or directly engaging with the AI can all serve as viable strategies to progress.

❤ Reactive Audiovisual Design

The minimalist visual style is complemented by a dynamic, generative soundtrack that responds to the player's actions and the transforming world around them. As players move, break walls, and interact with the environment, the music evolves, providing auditory cues about the dangers and opportunities that lie ahead.

❤ Nonviolent Progression and Karma System

Unlike traditional roguelikes, this game follows a nonviolent approach to progression. Players can choose to "boop" or interact with non-hostile characters to gain Karma, which is then used to unlock new abilities or game modes, adding a unique layer of depth to the gameplay.

❤ Replayability and Gradual Mastery

Due to the game's ever-changing world and emphasis on discovery, the experience becomes more rewarding and engaging the more players understand its underlying systems and mechanics. Repeated playthroughs allow them to uncover more of the game's mysteries and unlock new ways to interact with the environment.

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