Shadow Tamer

Originally made as an entry to the Game Dev Field Guide October 2024 Game Jam. The theme was "Safe in the Dark." The theme immediately reminded me of a fantasy setting I'd thought of years ago that subverted the roles of "light" and "dark" magic. My intent was to focus on creating the sense of an interesting location, with most of my time spent on art and sound to quickly invite the player into the themes I'd had in mind. 

Help the summoner collect healing fruit growing in an inhospitable desert. Unable to attack the sun cursed enemies directly, you must rely on your shadowy summon to protect you. Time is limited and it is imperative to return into the shadows of the cave before the full light of day can burn you and all you managed to collect.

A top-down 2D game. Move with arrow keys or WASD.