2023 Competition Entrants

by Oneiric Worlds
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"The pirates abducted my sister!" In a colorful archipelago world, play as Ekko, a young heartful thief studying at the Guild. Confront or avoid pirates, guards & robots. Sail the ocean on a cute turtle and climb every island. Defy ancestral Guardians, find the truth & become a Thief Master. Zefyr: a Thief's Melody is a tribute to old adventure games like "Beyond Good & Evil" and "Zelda Windwaker"; it features exploration, dialogs, fights, puzzles, collectibles and huge Boss battles, all wrapped in colorful world with a contemplative and feel-good atmosphere. Features: - In an ocean-covered world, play as a young thief studying at the Thief Guild - Learn various skills: climbing, stealth, fight, bow, bombs, grapple and much more ! - Confront or avoid pirates, guards and robots. - Freely explore a cartoon open world. - Collect gemstones, paintings and flowers. - Cure ill animals all over the world. - Defy giant Guardians during epic battles. - Discover cute and crazy characters. - Save the world! Er no, I mean "be a true hero!". Er no, I mean "help your sister". Well, you have to start somewhere kid... - Oh, yeah! And ride a cool turtle! But I guess you already got that from the picture.

by Ezra Szanton
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Zenosyne is a melancholy journaling game. The ever-present clock encourages players to adopt a stream-of-consciousness writing style to reflect on their life. The few short questions ask about everything from your first memory to your eventual funeral. How have you lived your life and how will you be remembered when it's over? Zenosyne can only be played once, so savor it.