Essentia

Welcome to Essentia!

A puzzle-platformer about bringing light to a world consumed by sorrow.

You are a Magician, a performer whose true magic is not tricks, but the ability to deliver happiness. But your path to the Grand Theater is blocked by souls lost in deep grief. They stand in your way, unable to move until they remember how to smile.

The world is two-sided. To find the lost sparks of joy, you must look beyond the visible.

The Dimension swap power  is your instrument. By swaping the mask, you shift your perception from the Grey World to the Spirit World. Hidden paths will appear. The lost happiness of the people will manifest as glowing "Essence."

Reality is a puzzle. You must weave between dimensions, finding the hidden "The Mask of Joy" scattered in the void. Collect them and deliver them to the sorrowful guardians at the end of each stage. Heal their hearts, and they will step aside to let you pass.

Your goal is simple: Navigate the shadows, collect the joy, and clear the path for your final performance.

How to play!

- Find and take a mask

- Give a mask to stranger at the door

- Now, he is happy. you can go thought the door.

Instructions to Play

Left & Right Arrow keys - Move

Up Arrow key - Jump

Z - Swap Dimension

Esc - open the pause menu

A magician's job is never done until everyone is smiling.

Global Game Jam 2026,  Theme: "Mask"

***Game still have to fix and update more. We will make it more perfect soon!

Credits:

Game Designer / Producer / Sound Designer : MenuNarok (Me)

2D Artist / Character Design  :  graceeeessss & SOL

Programmer : ROBO801