Dream in Sapphire is a 2D side scroller, rouge-like game, exploring two characters in an infinite time loop, a knight who forgets, and a prince who remembers every single time. Stuck in a Rococo style castle, the two characters attempt to escape each castle floor through fighting enemies, defeating the floor boss, and continuing to the next floor, not knowing if they will be free. The ability to switch between the two characters allows different play styles, and getting through obstacles with each characters’ unique abilities. Every death results in a time reset, where both characters respawn at the starting point, the knight will forget, thinks this is their first attempt, and the prince, able to remember and carry a few resources into a new run.
Exploring the reality of the never ending cycle and the dichotomy of the two characters, Dream in Sapphire takes inspiration from story driven games like Hades, and aims for an older demographic, who loves the art and emotional journey of indie games.
