The Longing

Imagine being stuck underground 🕳️ for 400 days waiting for a sleeping king to wake up. Yep, that's your life now in "The Longing"!

Gameplay

You play as a lonely Shade, the king’s last servant, tasked with waiting for his grand awakening. As soon as you start the game, a countdown of 400 days begins – and it continues even when you're not playing! ⏳

Now, what do you do with all that time? 🤔

Choose Your Adventure

• Do Nothing: Just start the game and come back after 400 days to see how it all ends. But, poor Shade will be lonely without you.

• Explore: Wander around the vast, hand-drawn caves. Walk at the speed of a snail 🐌 but don’t worry, there’s no rush!

• Read: Let the Shade dive into classics like Nietzsche and Moby Dick. 📚 Time flies when your mind is occupied.

• Rebel: Ignore the king’s commands and venture into the dangerous, outer regions of the cave. It’s gonna be a long and risky journey into darkness! 🌌

Features

• Slow Exploration: Take your sweet time in the beautifully hand-drawn cave.
• Chill Tunes: Enjoy the atmospheric Dungeon Synth soundtrack. 🎧
• Various Endings: Multiple choices lead to multiple endings.
• Secrets Galore: Tons of well-hidden secrets to discover.
• Brain Teasers: Time-based puzzles to challenge your mind.
• Adorable Protagonist: A lonely but cute Shade will keep you company. 😊

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Immersive, unique concept – who doesn’t love waiting, right? 😅
• Beautifully hand-drawn art and soothing soundtrack.
• Multiple endings and secrets keep things interesting.
• Offers a mix of chill exploration and mind-bending puzzles.
• Read classic literature while you wait.

Cons

• The Shade's walking speed rivals that of a snail on a lazy Sunday 🐢.
• 400 days is, well, 400 days – patience is key!
• Not for the action seeker; it’s a slow burn.

Will you stick around for 400 days or leave the Shade to fend for itself? The choice is yours in "The Longing"!