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Goodnight, Lily

Escape the dark by navigating through nightmares made reality. Follow the light and find your way home as you are hounded by your worst fears.

Developer
Something Edgy
Publisher
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Release
September 17, 2020
6 years and 1 day ago
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About the Game



Flee the dark by navigating through nightmares made reality in Goodnight, Lily, a 2D platformer that throws you into the domain of your worst fears. Playing as a young girl named Lily, you must conserve lantern fuel to protect yourself from a host of terrors that threaten you as you find your way home.

Scramble your way through hostile encounters, obstacles, and the ever encroaching darkness. Seek out the light and brave the enclosing horrors of the inky nightmare. Conquer the dreaded trial and escape to the waking world with courage to face the next night.



  • Rich and Dark Visuals
  • Traverse three beautiful levels with unique illustrative atmospheres that manifest a fantastic dreamscape.
  • Ethereal Lighting
  • Unique light interactions that highlight safety in the environment, and the dreamlike state the player finds themselves in.
  • Otherworldly and Chilling Music
  • Dynamic and unique audio featuring eerie lullabies and intense percussion that adapts to each environment.



This game was developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology and was created for educational purposes only. Please check out our publisher page for more information.

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