Oscuro Press – Hongoneon

Oscuro Blossom's Glow

As Selene, harness the power of light, conquer relentless puzzle-platforming trials, and oppose the Dark One’s looming threat

Pitch

Join Selene in a charming adventure of platforming and puzzles, where her ability to absorb and emit light from different flowers is key to recovering the light of the mother flower from each planet and restoring balance against the looming darkness.

Description

This puzzle-platformer places you in the role of Selene, a young girl who can absorb and emit light from special flowers. With this ability, you’ll activate mechanisms, illuminate pathways, and overcome obstacles as you leap across moving platforms, dodge traps, and navigate environments that shift depending on how you wield the light.

As you journey through each planet, you’ll draw on the light from different flowers to unlock new routes, charge objects, and raise vegetative platforms to reach higher areas. These dynamics deliver constant challenges that demand ingenuity, quick reflexes, and skill, as you encounter local creatures—both friendly and dangerous—and make pivotal choices that determine the fate of the planetary system.

History

The network of planets where Selene lives was built upon the roots of an ancient tree, collapsed centuries ago. That tree, wounded yet resilient, sprouted radiant flowers whose glow nourishes its sap and sustains life across the worlds. Born from one of these flowers, Selene possesses the ability to absorb and emit their light, taking on the duty of protecting the very source that once brought her into being.

One day, the Dark One emerges from the shadows, stealing the light from each planetary bloom. Selene leaves her cave and sets out on a journey to reclaim what was taken, facing shifting landscapes and diverse creatures. With every ray of light she recovers, the Dark One weakens, revealing an inner sickness. As Selene learns to manipulate the light of various flowers, she realizes her task is not only to restore the tree’s vitality but to confront the suffering that drives her adversary.

After restoring the light to two planets, Selene reaches the third, already consumed by darkness and on the brink of collapse. Facing a weakened Dark One, she must make a crucial choice: surrender the tree’s light to heal her enemy at the cost of sacrificing the last planet, or let the Dark One die, save the planetary network, but in doing so inherit the same affliction herself.

Features

Harness the power of light to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles: Absorb and emit the glow of mystical flowers to illuminate your path and activate hidden mechanisms. Each use of light shapes your surroundings, forging a delicate balance between darkness and hope.
A living world of allies and challenges: Encounter beings that can either aid you or impede your progress, testing your ingenuity at every turn. Nature’s own inhabitants become both puzzle and guide.
A world full of hand-drawn illustrations: Immerse yourself in a storybook universe brought to life by hand-drawn art and textured hues. Each enchanted plant and creature contributes to a vibrant, naturally evolving world.
A symphony of nature and relaxing music: Let soft ambient tunes and the whispers of nocturnal wildlife guide you through serene landscapes. Every sound element enriches the narrative, evoking reflection and gentle immersion.
Discover a heartfelt story full of magic: Embark on an emotionally charged journey filled with breathtaking vistas and thoughtful encounters. Each step weaves introspection with epic challenges, offering choices that define your destiny.