French indie developer Bloomylight Studio launched a new Kickstarter campaign for Lynn and the Spirits of Inao, a 2D platformer inspired by Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.
About Lynn and the Spirits of Inao
Lynn and the Spirits of Inao is a 2D platform-adventure game which combines a refreshing visual style inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s films (Spirited Away, Mononoke Princess), with the old school feel of the Super Nintendo/Mega Drive era. Freely explore the mysteries of the island of Inao with the open-world progression system in the vein of the Metroidvania, make your way through Mario and Rayman-style platform levels and enjoy a myriad of side quests. Our initial goal is to release Lynn and the Spirits of Inao on PC and Steam, but with your support, we will be able to release it on other platforms too!
- Control night and day in order to progress through levels and discover all the secrets of the island
- Investigate the strange events causing turmoil on the island of Inao with the help of its inhabitants, both humans and spirits
- Make your way through dynamic platform levels and adapt your gameplay to the wide range of sceneries and enemies
- Sharpen your wits by solving enigmas and puzzles
- Take on bosses in epic battles which will require skill and thought in order to defeat your enemy
- Be discreet during tactical or infiltration phases
- Finish the game by following the main scenario, or complete it 100% by solving the many side quests, not forgetting a single lost soul and unveiling all the mysteries of Inao.
The Story
Gods and spirits have always lived in harmony with humans on the island of Inao, but one day, for reasons unknown, spirits began attacking the island’s inhabitants. The High Priestess of the village, with the help of her disciple Lynn, attempted a mysterious ritual in order to send the lost souls back to the other world. However, something went wrong, leaving the Priestess gravely injured and the ceremony incomplete, revealing a far greater danger…
Now entrusted with protecting the village, the young and clumsy Lynn sought to discover the origin of this evil, and in doing so crossed paths with Aku, a demon-like spirit. Through this twist of fate they became unwilling travel companions, leaving the future of Inao and its inhabitants in the hands of an apprentice Priestess and a saucy demon.
In this poetic universe, laced with humour and inspired by Japanese myths, discover the truth about the events that are disturbing the balance between the worlds of the living and the spirits by exploring the two facets of the island, and try to restore peace on Inao.
More from the press release:
A warning to nostalgic lovers of old school consoles, fans of Japanese animation and enthusiasts of poetic worlds: Lynn and the Spirits of Inao from Bloomylight Studio is coming!
This French studio invites you to discover its very first title, a 2D platform and adventure game entirely hand-drawn, tinged with sweetness, humor and adventure. The team, composed of 5 skilled and ambitious enthusiasts, delivers with Lynn and the Spirits of Inao the full scale of its creativity and inspirations, influenced by the greatest figures of Japanese animation such as Hayao Miyazaki.
In Lynn and the Spirits of Inao, players will embody Lynn, an apprentice priestess of the island of INAO where humans, gods and spirits live in harmony, accompanied by her accomplice (and no less demonic spirit) Aku. Obscure elements suddenly disrupting the balance of the island, draw spirits to attack the villagers, leaving a path of panic and distress. The high Priestess, Lynn’s mentor who gets seriously injured during a ceremony, then entrusted her with the difficult task of discovering the origin of this evil and saving the village.
The first title of Bloomylight Studio offers players rich gameplay where day and night, two opposing but interrelated worlds, consequently influence the landscapes and adventure of the protagonists. Lynn can move in several ways (discrete walking, running, jumping, rebounds, slipping or wall jumps) and also fight: in Lynn and the Spirits of Inao, there is no question of “killing” enemies, but rather to help them by sending them into the afterlife, freeing them of their frenzy. Guided by Aku, players go through levels of platforms in an open world and must navigate between the various quests, undercover missions, battles or puzzles and riddles to solve the mysteries of the island Inao .
“We are confident that Lynn and the Spirits of Inao will appeal to gamers! Its dreamlike universe promises a mesmerizing and unforgettable narrative experience and the Lynn and Aku duo is very endearing. We have been working relentlessly for several years to offer the best to the audience, while remaining true to our influences and our style.” States David Tollari, founder and creative director of Bloomylight Studio. “For the entire team, the goal is to enable the nostalgic admirers to relive the sensations of old school consoles, and for the younger crowd to discover a style which is today only being harnessed to a limited extent, but just as exciting and thrilling as any other title.”
You can check out more for yourself on the game’s Kickstarter page. Lynn and the Spirits of Inao will release for PC on April 2017 should they meet their €53,000 goal. Further stretch goals will also have the game release on PlayStation 4, Wii U, Mac, and Xbox One.
Published: May 4, 2016 01:00 am