Ethereal Peace
EPISODE I: (screens 1)(download)(source)(discuss)
Story The wizards of Etheria have always seen mana as an abundant resource.
Unfortunately, years of frivolous use are contributing to its growing scarcity.
The land is in danger of being consumed by the greed and evil this deficit is
feeding. The fate of Etheria lies in the hands of Airon, an animated cluster of
air particles conjured at the whim of a bored wizard.
Game As an anthropomorphized bit of air, your abilities to directly manipulate the
world around you are fairly limited. By collecting and redistributing mana, you
are able to grow and bring life to various plants and animals. You may also be
cast as a wizard's spell: fireballs, fertilizer, etc. Fortunately, Airon also
has the ability to dissolve and absorb (carry) one small inanimate object at a
time (useful skill for any respectable adventurer).
Idea The main concept of this game comes from a fascination with the perceived
relationship between cause, effect, and control. Do we will our muscles to move
around in space, or do we will the space to move around our muscles? Airon and
Etherea, emerged from this paradox. This game is a fairly standard platform
adventure that is distinguished primarily by its: challenging puzzles, and
lovable characters, including the mutable and immortal protagonist Airon.
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