Hermes

Hermes

A 2D vertical platformer game based on Greek mythology~

Introduction

In this game, you will play as Hermes, the messenger of the gods. Your task is to deliver an important message from Zeus to Hades. However, the journey is not an easy one, Hermes must goes through different realms and obstacles in order to reach Hades.
Once Hermes delivers the message to Hades successfully, the game ends.

The game takes place in a 2D world, where player falls from the sky while avoiding obstacles and collecting blessings.

How to play

When playing the website version, please run on Full Screen to get best experience
Download PCbuild3.zip to play on PC or play the website version!
Use WASD to move and click to continue with dialogues.
(only in level 3) Pressing shift to activate Iris's blessing, you may teleport to any block.

The game starts with Hermes jumping out of the sky and falling through different realms, including Olympus, the mortal world, and the underworld.

Along the way, Hermes must avoid fall into the abyss without standing on the platforms or move too slow touches the top of screen.

* The goal is to reach the end of each level, where Hermes will deliver the message to Hades.

As Hermes falls, he will encounter different items such as
* Golden apple: increase maximum health
* Heart: recover health

The player should successfully deliver Zeus's messages to Hades before it is too late.

Character Design

Levels

Realms 1: Olympus

In this level, Hermes falls through the realm of the gods, where he can gain golden apples and hearts.

Realms 2: mortal world

In this level, Hermes will meet Iris, and gain a teleport skill from her. In this realm, you will meet some special platforms which will move up/down/left/right or break and disappear. Be careful and make wise decisions.

Realms 3: The Underworld

In this level, Hermes falls through the underworld, where he must avoid bats. There will be more special platforms here. Be prepared for challenges!

Contribution

Programming: HOW4RD, SapphireStar, QinYuqi
Art: Allie, UZUZ, Michelle_go,
Level & UI Design: Michelle_go, UZUZ
Story script: cedaoan, H_Chloe

Attribution

Sound:
https://opengameart.org/

Graphics:
For graphics, our artists made everything except platformer blocks (listed below)
(https://www.clipartmax.com/middle/m2H7N4b1m2A0G6G6_spikes-spikes-pixel-art/)
(https://www.reddit.com/r/factorio/comments/fdagrs/transport_belt_pixel_art_for_a_school_project/)
(https://www.kenney.nl/assets/platformer-art-deluxe)