Before
What was there before the universe was born?
Before
Theme
Make a game inspired by "Chaos"
Genre
Action Adventure
Competition
Game Jolt Contest #9
(March 2013)
What happens when the Demiurge meets Chaos? An action adventure game that tells the story of how the universe was made
‘Before’ is an action adventure game made for the Game Jolt Contest #9. Since the theme was ‘Chaos’, the story of the game is based on mythological theories and legends about chaos and the birth of the universe. The gameplay is inspired by 2D Zelda, which means that the player must fight enemies and explore different levels with a topdown view of the world.
This is the first game where I could really concentrate on the plot. The main characters are the deity Chaos represented by a mysterious female figure and the Demiurge, controlled by the player. The game tells the story of their first meeting and interaction that eventually leads to the creation of the universe.
Luckily, for this contest I had 10 whole days and that allowed me to make better assets in pixel art and design several levels for the game. ‘Before’ didn’t win but received an honorable mention by the judges of the contest.
