Whispering flames
game-jam entry
Overview
Whispering Flames – a 2D pixel art action game created for the Boss Rush 2024 GameJam with a theme “Exchange”.
Players step into a haunting realm, embodying a sister, guided by her deceased brother’s fiery spirit, as they face off against three terrifying sinister nightmare bosses.
development
With a focus on minimalistic visuals, a small color palette and unsettling boss encounters, the game delivers a short yet thrilling and spine-chilling experience.
Developed entirely solo, the project challenged me to implement a tutorial system that prioritized gameplay over text, while also honing my skills in art direction and narrative design.
game-jam
The theme for the Boss Rush 2024 GameJam was “Exchange” which opened up a lot of opportunities for creative exploration.
In Whispering Flames, this theme is displayed in the core attack mechanics, where each attack costs sanity, comparable to a traditional HP bar. Moreover, the introduction of sister/brother forms delves deeper into the theme, offering players with a strategic choice: in sister form, only basic attacks consume sanity, while in brother form, sanity drains continuously but damage output doubles.
