A unique story behind a solid platformer!
Theme:
I took the theme as the less stress I had, the further I could go in the game, hence the breathing and calming down before continuing!
Visuals:
The game was pleasant to look at. The background was a dream like state, the main character looked to be void of hope with the simple black and grey shading, and the contrast of the breathing mechanic really added flare to the game! The platforms/environment were all black boxes, which would have been nice to see some kind of added dreamy feel to them to match the background. The floating words were also a very nice touch, adding into the theme even more!
Innovation:
yes, this was another platformer, but it was a platformer that told a story, with real emotion behind it, and also added a puzzle mechanic. The breathing function found in the game added a twist to the player as to look ahead and plan out their route so they wouldn't run out of time. Breathing at the checkpoints gave the player a big circle of light around them, giving them access to walk through red floating words, so make sure you do your breathing exercises so you can pass through the game!
Sounds/Music:
Sadly you didn't have any sounds or music. I would have really loved to hear what you had planned for the game!
Overall:
This game was an emotional platformer, which I haven't played many of those. The message is really well spelled out in the game. The world does like to through a lot of weight on your shoulders. And if you are feeling that extra pressure, you should really check out this game! The platforming is really well done and the story story telling is compelling. Don't let the finnicky breathing mechanic hold you back from figuring out how to play through this experience! Once you get the hang of it, it is much easier to make it through!
I streamed it here, starts at 1:21:00