Dani's Journey

Download: https://quadraticgames.com/downloads/Dani.zip

Once a year, wandering spirits are granted the opportunity to reconcile with their past and transition to the afterlife. To accomplish this, they must complete The Trial of the Keys, which is held annually during the Day of the Dead celebrations.

In this game, you take on the role of Dani, a recently departed soul embarking on a journey into the afterlife. Within a mystical, deserted village that exists between spiritual realms, Dani must locate the Fountain of Eternal Rest before the sun rises to ensure a seamless passage into the great beyond.

Gameplay

Venture through the village and uncover the fountain before sunrise! You will be provided with several visual and audio cues. Numerous areas within the village are locked, but by collecting assorted keys scattered throughout the village, you can unlock these areas and gain access.

Theme: When you lose, the rules change!

The keys, doors, Fountain of Eternal Rest, and the entire level itself are procedurally generated, making each game unique. The locations of the items required to achieve your objectives change with every playthrough. If you fail to locate the fountain before sunrise, you have the option to begin a new game, in which all keys, locked areas, and the fountain will be regenerated procedurally.

Controls

Mouse and Keyboard: Use WASD for movement, the mouse for camera control, and the ESC key to exit.

Known Issues

In rare instances, players may spawn in unwinnable levels. Sorry!

Platforms

Windows only

Additional Notes

The majority of art assets are kit bashed and based on third-party assets. My primary focus was on game design, game logic, user interface, user experience, and storytelling.

UI screens are predominantly based on AI-generated art created from the prompts I provided.