Hellish Mindscape by Topnaan

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made by Topnaan for Ludum Dare 57 (JAM)

Hellish Mindscape is a 2.5D platformer and rogue-like action game that explores the emotional journey of an old man, Jaquerius, as he confronts the deepest parts of his mind. Descend through a haunting, ever-changing world filled with emotional obstacles and inner demons. Each level combines platforming challenges with intense arena battles against monstrous manifestations of Jaquerius' regrets and fears. Choose your buffs carefully, as every strength comes at a cost. Can you face your deepest darkness, or will it consume you?HellishMindscape.png

Ratings

Given 5🗳️ 7🗨️

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Le KnallFrosch
07. Apr 2025 · 22:27 UTC
Always nice to see fellow metalheads and ducklovers :D
The Music got me so carried, that i tried to dash through the last portal 🥲 But i did it next try ^^

Nice one, have a duck :duck: :metal:
Kuhaku
08. Apr 2025 · 00:18 UTC
@le-knallfrosch Thank you so much and I'm glad you liked the duck! Metal is the ULTIMATE motivator and when my team came up with the idea then I knew EXACTLY that it had to be done!

You also have a duck :duck:
angry_fridge
08. Apr 2025 · 09:20 UTC
How do I play the game? Do I need to download it?
Alem26
08. Apr 2025 · 09:40 UTC
Interesting combination of 2D and 3D gameplay that I haven't seen before.
The difference between main menu and ingame music is HUGE and completely blasted my ears away ;)

Otherwise simple controls that I had no issues with, the dash seems to be *a little* overpowered.

Good job overall!
Jared Saizdelamora
09. Apr 2025 · 02:10 UTC
Awesome vibe, very awesome music. Great work!
floppynub
09. Apr 2025 · 02:12 UTC
Had fun spamming dash all over the place lol :duck:
BatTheCat
09. Apr 2025 · 02:20 UTC
The use of the theme in the game was simply fantastic, something that I believe few people thought of, congratulations about that. I liked the music, really bang... it sounds like the music choice I made for my game. The dash allowed me to pass the game very easily.
Kuhaku
09. Apr 2025 · 03:54 UTC
@angry-fridge You indeed do need to download the game, we don't have an HTML version sadly.
Kuhaku
09. Apr 2025 · 03:55 UTC
@alem26 We did realise that at the end haha, glad you enjoyed it though! <3
Kuhaku
09. Apr 2025 · 03:55 UTC
@floppynub Dash for the win my friend! :duck:
Kuhaku
09. Apr 2025 · 03:56 UTC
@batthecat Thank you so much for your kind words!<3
Dandee
09. Apr 2025 · 08:13 UTC
Cool transitions from 2D to 3D epic!
Raees
09. Apr 2025 · 08:36 UTC
Solid stuff! I dashed my way to victory! :partying_face:
Njabulo
09. Apr 2025 · 08:40 UTC
Very innovative perspective change! Lots of fun playing with the dash
cursewurm
09. Apr 2025 · 14:22 UTC
i love dashing, awesome game
FootLettuce
11. Apr 2025 · 06:51 UTC
❤️❤️❤️ **BASED GAME** ❤️❤️❤️

![LD57 Meme1.png](///raw/5cd/44/z/6bf5e.png)

![LD57 Meme2.png](///raw/5cd/44/z/6bf5f.png)

![LD57 Meme3.png](///raw/5cd/44/z/6bf60.png)
Eugenik
14. Apr 2025 · 07:31 UTC
Great looking game!.