NOTHING

Embark on a profound journey in "Nothing," an isometric exploration game for the PC platform. Play as a person seeking to understand the complex spectrum of emotions he feels. Born from the game jam theme "start with nothing," this game defies the conventional power progression curve, inviting players to explore a world where emotional depth takes center stage.

In "Nothing," each emotion is uniquely represented by its own environment. Select an emotion and step through its corresponding door to explore its realm. Your mission is to rescue the emotions of each realm from the clutches of invaders by defeating all enemies. Traverse these beautifully crafted worlds, engage in combat, and converse with fascinating characters who share their wisdom and perspectives on the emotion at hand.

As you navigate these emotional landscapes, you'll earn the trust and allegiance of the emotions, making them your allies to fight enemies. However, the advantages you gain in one world can become hindrances in another. The key to mastering "Nothing" lies in always beginning each new emotional realm with a clean slate—start with nothing.

Rescuing emotions transforms them into your allies, each acting as a hit point. The more you fight, the larger your group becomes. At the end of each level, you face a crucial decision: leave your allies in happiness and peace or take them to the next level, where they will suffer and die in battle. Your choices will shape your journey, leading you to become either a benevolent hero or a ruthless leader.

The game offers a rich, emotionally engaging narrative, allowing players to immerse themselves in a thoughtfully crafted story. This ultimate test will be tailored to your unique playthrough, where you must decide to be a good person or a bad one.

**How to Play**

1. Fight Enemies: Engage in combat with invaders to clear each emotional realm.

2. Gather Allies: Rescue emotions as you defeat enemies. These rescued emotions become your allies, each adding to your hit points.

3. Use Allies to Win: Utilize your growing group of allies to easily defeat strong bosses and tougher enemies.

4. Make Decisions: After defeating all enemies in a level, decide whether to take your group to the next level, where they will face death and suffering, or let them stay and live happily.

5. Objective: Aim to have as many happy, rescued emotions as possible by making thoughtful decisions at the end of each level.

**Controls**

• W - Move Forward
• S - Move Backward
• A - Turn Left
• D - Turn Right
• SpaceBar + W/S/A/D - Roll in that direction
• E - Interact
• Left Mouse Button - Melee Attack
• Right Mouse Button - Shotgun Fire
• Escape Button - Back to Main Menu / Next Level Option

**Team Credits**

Aadi Jain (AadiJain#1987)

Rahul Naidu (RahulNaidu#0269)

Rishabh Raj (ino_rishu#4919)

Jaydev Dhakan  (jayboy#1644)

Ved Nadkarni (PABLYA_BROWNIE31#6741)

Dive into "Nothing" and experience an emotional adventure like no other, where starting from nothing leads to discovering everything. Rescue the emotions, defeat the invaders, and uncover the true power within each realm. Make choices that will determine your legacy: will you become a compassionate savior or a relentless warrior? The journey is yours to shape.

REST ALL THE ASSETS ARE MADE FROM SCRATCH DURING GAME JAM 

Sounds Assets taken From:

‘Demented Nightmare’ by Darren Curtis us | Scary Music  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sleep - Dopesmoker

Enemy Assets taken from :

https://kaylousberg.itch.io/kaykit-skeletons