Nelumbo
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
PLOT
The Nemsi galaxy is succumbing to a strange disease called Nelumbo, which causes its inhabitants to lose their memories. Travel the entire galaxy in search of lost memories, and find out the origins of Nelumbo.
DESCRIPTION
Nelumbo is a 2D exploration and platform video game where, through the environment and the NPCs, the player discovers the story of Nemsi. As players progress, they will acquire skills, which will allow them to discover and visit new planets and areas. We are inspired by games like Hollow Knight and Gris, both artistically and thematically.
GAMEPLAY
Nelumbo’s gameplay is built on two core foundations.
First, a platforming and puzzle-solving aspect where you’ll acquire new skills and powers that enable you to revisit previously explored areas and discover new ones as you progress.
Secondly, you’ll embark on a journey across Nemsi, searching for the lost memories of its inhabitants. Through a unique mechanic for reviving these memories, you’ll uncover the origins of a mysterious disease.
CHARACTERS
These are some of the inhabitants of Miseet, your home planet. They’ve been affected by Nelumbo, so they don’t always say things that make sense... and some may have even forgotten how to use a few of their own gadgets, but they’re good people!
After seeing you with this curious new helmet, which you find at the beginning of the game, they will feel enough confidence to ask you for help in finding their memories.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Nelumbo was born as a Final Degree Project made by four students from different careers and disciplines.
The game development is currently (and sadly:() paused, so what is posted here is a prototype of the first and second planet, which can be played with both keyboard and remote control (although it is preferable to play remote control).
We hope you enjoy the game, and thank you for leaving feedback of any kind in the comments.
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TEAM
Marta Freixas: Creative and Game Director
Narrative and Game Design
Albert del Arco: Game Designer
Erich Lerbs: Lead Programmer
Núria Peláez: Art Director
Pau Cabestany: Collaborating Artist
Pau de Dau: Soundtrack
Download
Install instructions
Z for interaction
↑ or ↓ + Z to use the elevator
On the planet selection screen, use the ↑ or ↓ arrows to choose an option and view its description. Clicking on the name will start the level.
Comments
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what are the controls? its a really cool looking game but i cant figure out how to collect the bottel thing (coz im dumb)
Are you playing with a keyboard or with a gamepad? With the keyboard is "Z" letter and with a gamepad is "B" in Xbox or "O" in Playstation.
We're working on adding some control tutorials.
Thank you for playing Nelumbo!
Ahh thank you so much! i like to see that the game is under active development :) keep it up
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VERY FUN GAME DEV
Thank you for playing our prototype! Very nice walkthrough!
Great game! It is featured on my Week's Top 5!
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What an honour to be on your top 5 of the week! Thank you for playing Nelumbo and we really hope you've enjoyed it!
Amazing game chilling music and good mechanics
Thank you for your comment and for playing our game!
Congratulations!
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Cool project! I like the mechanics of returning memories to characters. Seems like there will be some interesting concepts pulled from this idea. The character designs are nice as well as the art style! Hope to see more!
Thank you for your feedback! We are very happy that you've enjoyed our prototype, and we'll be updating this site to show more about the project. Very nice walkthrough!