Cracks

Finding your way out through music. In CRACKS, the player has fallen deep down into a hole of despair and anxiety. Following their instincts, they can get to the root of the problem and face their fear of meeting their friend for a sympathetic cup of tea. The underground is a treacherous and discomforting maze, in which a wrong turn will send you spiraling further… In order to find their way, the player needs to listen to the music closely to notice whether it’s turning more harmonious or more discordant. Distractions, like that laundry you didn’t do, or how late you are, will appear at every fork in the road, and make you feel discouraged – if you let them distract you. Taking a wrong turn leads to a dead end. Made for Global Game Jam 2023 at the Helsinki Arabia site. Minor post-jam polishes.