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The Wandering Wraith
Game Documentation
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【INTRODUCTION】
The Wandering Wraith is a dark gothic platformer adventure where you play as a lost spirit wandering through a dangerous dark world, searching for the path back to your grave to achieve eternal peace. In this melancholic and mysterious journey, you must collect glowing crystals, traverse treacherous platforms, avoid deadly traps, and ultimately find your resting place.
Game Type: Platform Jumping Game
Developer: Mateusz Tomczyk (js13kGames)
Game Size: <13KB
Duration: 10-20 minutes (first playthrough)
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【HOW TO PLAY】
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• Use Left/Right arrow keys to move the wraith through the dark world
• Press Space bar to jump over obstacles and chasms
• Collect all 75 glowing crystals to complete your journey
• Avoid deadly traps and dangerous areas
• Find the final grave to let the wraith rest
• Challenge yourself to minimize deaths and completion time
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【GAME FEATURES】
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• Dark Gothic Atmosphere: Immersive dark visuals with a ghostly white wraith against pure black background
• Unique Wraith Protagonist: Not about combat, but finding your way home - a story of peace and belonging
• Crystal Collection Challenge: 75 glowing crystals scattered throughout, each guiding your way
• Pixel Art Beauty: Minimalist silhouette design with glowing effects and blur rendering
• Challenge Tracking: Records completion time and death count for perfect run attempts
• Immersive Experience: Procedural audio effects complement the dark atmosphere
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【GAMEPLAY TIPS】
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• Hold directional keys for long-distance jumps
• Tap Space briefly for small jumps, perfect for precise landing
• Carefully observe environments - crystals are often hidden in secret areas
• Plan jump routes considering platform heights and distances
• Don't fear trying - you respawn from checkpoints after death
• Wear headphones and play in dark environment for best immersion
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【STORY】
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At the boundary between life and death, a lost soul wanders.
It doesn't remember who it was, or why it roams this dark land. The only thing clear is a deep yearning for peace - to return to the grave, to rest underground, to end this endless wandering.
In this journey, glowing crystals are the only guide, each carrying hope toward your final destination. Cross chasms, traverse crypts, avoid dangers...
Will you guide this lost wraith and help it find the way home?
May this lost soul find its resting place under your guidance.