Necho

Necho: A Journey to Save the Forest Spirit

Developed in just three months as part of a Game Design BA project at HTW Berlin, Necho offers a vertical slice that begins deep in the heart of the factory, leading up to the dungeon where the Forest Spirit is imprisoned.

In Necho, a 2D platformer, you take on the role of a young guardian fighting to rescue the Forest Spirit—the ancient protector of nature—from the clutches of a steam-powered industrial empire. This demo throws you straight into the enemy’s territory: a sprawling, ominous factory where machines reign supreme. Your mission is to fight through the factory’s labyrinthine corridors and perilous obstacles, up until the dungeon door where the Forest Spirit has been taken.

As you navigate this hostile environment, you’ll encounter relentless mechanical enemies and face complex platforming challenges. Along the way, you’ll confront moral questions and dilemmas that mirror the real-world struggle between the preservation of nature and the rise of unchecked industry.

Key Features:

Dynamic Combat: Utilize a mix of melee, ranged attacks, and evasive maneuvers to battle your way through enemies guarding the factory.

Immersive Storytelling: Reflect on moral themes surrounding the clash between nature and industry, as you progress towards your ultimate goal.

Steampunk Aesthetics: Journey through an intricately designed factory, filled with machinery and industrial might, as you uncover the secrets leading to the dungeon.

Platforming Adventure: Test your skills as you navigate complex platforms, avoid hazards, and overcome obstacles leading to the final confrontation.

Will you have the courage to face the mechanical menace and free the Forest Spirit before it's too late? The balance of nature depends on you.

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Team: SiRüElAl

• Level Design, Sound Design: Simon Minosh
• Assets, Game Art: Rümeysa Kösker
• Game Art, Animation: Elisabeth Maués Fatheuer
• Tech Art, Code , Game System: Alice Di Pinto