Hellebore [Demo] is a short audiovisual/mechanic demo for a narrative-driven top-down adventure game in development. Developed for the Queer Winter Game Jam 2024-25 hosted by the LGBTQ+ SIG of the IGDA.

Premise

Hellebore follows a person named Crow who must return home, but the forest is snowy and cold. They have only their lantern to light their way.

The future game is expected to contain themes of loss, grief, friendship, and death; however, this demo is quite theme-free.

Controls

Menu

Mouse controls

Gameplay

WASD for movement, Enter to interact with objects

Credits

Ambrose Cvetko - Producer and Gameplay Programmer

Aura Spark - Sound Designer and Music Composer

Nathaniel White - Environment Artist and Shader Programmer

Arica Bryant - Narrative Designer

Rigel Heisler - Art Designer

Belinda Canavan - Concept and Level Designer