Dimensional Grove: The Rotational Odyssey

Dimensional Grove: The Rotational Odyssey

a game about limited space, dimension-flipping mechanics, and the contrasting aesthetics of a colorful forest and a dark, surreal dimension.

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Controls

NOTE: LEFT CLICK ON FLOATING ORBS IN THE DARK DIMENSION TO COLLECT SPRITE ENERGY!

Mouse - look around

Mouse Left Click - shoot or collect energy sprites

Mouse Right Click - toggle dimensions

A or Left Arrow - Move left

D & Right Arrow - Move Right

Space - Jump

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In a distant realm known as Verdantaria, a once-thriving forest was shrouded in mystery and guarded by the enigmatic Guardian Tree. For centuries, the Guardian Tree had preserved the balance between light and dark, serving as the gateway to an alternate dimension. In this lush and colorful forest, flora and fauna flourished, creating a vibrant ecosystem. You, the player, awaken in the heart of the vibrant forest, chosen by the Guardian Tree to wield a unique power – the ability to traverse between dimensions. In one dimension, you'll explore the awe-inspiring and surreal landscape of twisted trees, and shadowy creatures. In the other, descend into the darkness to revive your power.

Your quest is clear: restore balance to the realm, and clear the monsters. To succeed, you must navigate through both dimensions, battling dark forces, and gathering fragments of the forest's fading magic.

Can you harness the power of limited space and dimensional manipulation to save Verdantaria and restore its once-pristine beauty? The destiny of this captivating realm lies in your hands.

Collect Energy sprites from the "other" dimension and defeat the 3 bosses!

you must navigate using both dimensions to access sprite energy without the monsters grabbing you, swap dimensions, collect energy, and fight to stay alive!

Thank you for playing my Ludum Dare 54 Entry, let me know you gave it a shot so I can play yours in return.

<3 rirukiru

a new slime is born

flip between the colorful forest and a dark, surreal dimension

its always watching

creeping

fight to stay alive

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Tools

Beep Box - Background Music (https://www.beepbox.co/)

Garage Band - Sound Effects

Procreate - Art Creation

Paint.net - Art Editing

AutoCad - 3D Models

Unity3D - Programming

Gif Brewery - GIF Making and Editing