Worldless

Worldless is an artistic platformer themed around personality development and self-awareness. It was developed by Noname Studios, published by Coatsink and Thunderful.

Plot

Worldless is set in a newborn world before its laws of existence have been clearly defined. The shapeless land consists of two realities: the first one is inhabited by still developing and shaping beings fascinated by their nature, while the second is made of their aspirations. We play as a ghostly figure traversing the world, discovering its secrets and trying to find a place for itself.

Mechanics

Worldless is a side-scroller. The player must head right, jump on platforms, avoid traps, obstacles and glide through the air. We'll also encounter enemies in turn-based battles. The player must guard, counter-attack and chain their moves into comos. To succeed, we must exhibit tactical sense, patience and timing. As we progress through the game, we unlock new abilities and increase our combat capabilities.

Technical aspects

Worldless features distinctive, minimalist visuals. Unusual locations full of different colors and vague shapes are rather memorable, and so are the character designs (the main protagonist, for instance, is depicted as several disconnected shapes). The soundtrack is atmospheric and fits the tone well.