Summary
Innocence is a 2D Side scrolling platformer. Players play faerie couriers racing through the fey wilds to deliver their packages while trying to earn a bonus by collecting the fragments of innocence found in the dreams of human children. The fey wilds are a chaotic maze of forests which change on their own whimsy however, they reflect the emotions of the human world in a physical form which is both dangerous and highly prized to the faerie people. The wilds are usually locked by the faerie lords due both to danger and greed however a few daring souls have found backways into the wilds, selling their services as high speed couriers able to transport packages via the fey roads in hours compared to the traditional days and if they happen to pick up a few pieces of contraband on the way through… well who is to know the better
Gameplay
Players start each level by buying a load out of gear, traps to capture dreams from the wilds and utility pieces (grappling hook, magic compass, lock picks) to quickly navigate it. All gear is expendable and once it is used players will need to buy new gear to replace it. Once they are ready to go the level begins.
Gameplay plays out as a standard fast paced 2D platformer. Players quickly negotiate obstacles using double jumps, wall runs and climbing to clear obstacles, there is no time limit however the faster players complete levels and deliver their packages the more bonus pay they get. As they progress through levels players have the option to try and trap Dreams, creatures that are the reflection of positive human emotions, trapping dreams turns them into innocence which is prized among the faerie people and has no noticeable effects making it ideal for a sneaky courier to make some extra earnings. Innocence can be consumed by the courier to dream-phase, shooting the character in a direction of their choosing through all obstacles without taking any damage. If the player saves the innocence to the end of the level they can use it to improve their skills and improve the quality of the gear they can buy, if they don't have enough innocence they can purchase some with money earned from missions.
Sometimes couriers will come across nightmare zones in the fey wild. In nightmare zones a strong negative emotion is present and the dreams become nightmares. Nightmare zones are dangerous and difficult to traverse, players can choose to attempt to purify the nightmare zone, solving a puzzle to change its landscape and receiving bonus innocence, or they can try move through it to in favour of a faster time.
As players improve their gear they will be able to expand their operation with the goal of becoming the greatest courier ever to run the fey wilds.
Mind-set
Innocence is a simple 2D platformer designed with light hearted fun in mind. While fast times can earn bonuses the goals should be fairly broad allowing players to easily earn the highest bonus if they act with time at the forefront of their decision making. The game aims to have a relaxed but foreign atmosphere, using the common themes found in forests but with an alien element to emphasise the strangeness of the place they are in
Highlights
● Simple
● Rewards for skilled played
● Relaxing atmosphere
● Unique world with distinct art style
