illum
Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.
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May 5, 2023
3 years and 89 days ago
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Very Positive112 reviews92.9%
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6 itemsAbout the Game
illum welcomes you to a mystical 3D third-person adventure game, where you embark on a quest to illuminate a dormant kingdom using the power of light.
AWAKEN THE SLEEPING KINGDOM
Form heartwarming bonds with your light friend as you journey together to connect light gems and awaken the slumbering world of Illum.EXPLORE A POETIC, EXPANSIVE WORLD
Discover the beauty and narratives embedded in Illum's atmospheric world, as you unravel its secrets of the world.EXPERIENCE A VISUALLY STUNNING AND EMOTIONAL JOURNEY
Delve into an immersive and poignant adventure that weaves together striking visuals, immersive audio, and atmospheric gameplay to create a truly memorable experience.
Illum was created as part of CTIN 532: Interactive Design and Production I at the University of Southern California by main developers Elsa Liu and Tianyue Gu, with audio by Raphael Almeida, Richard Wang, Eduardo Resende, and Alexander "Gooch" Duong. For more information, please visit our publisher page. To learn more about the USC Games program, the #1 Games Program in the world, check out the USC Games website, linked to the right.
