Indie developer Horns Level Up Games announces that the crowdfunding campaign for its atmospheric hand-drawn 2D puzzle adventure Spirits of Baciu: The Deception, is now live on Kickstarter. After releasing a successful free prologue on Steam, the studio is seeking 20.000€ to finish the development of the game. Backers of the game can get their hands over a set of different goodies depending on their pledges: digital wallpapers, art books, soundtracks and also physical rewards as art books or figures of the main character. Spirits of Baciu tells the story of a little cat-like spirit in the Hoia Baciu Forest, a paranormal hotspot in Romania where strange things happen. You can check Spirits of Baciu: Prologue's trailer below.

ABOUT THE GAME

In Spirits of Baciu, you wake up as The Lost One, a cat-like spirit in the middle of the woods not knowing how and when you got there. Explore the forest, interact with the environment, talk to spirits to collect clues and other objects and listen to the environment, as its inhabitants will help you along the way. This hand-drawn 2D point & click platforming adventure will challenge players to solve riddles and puzzles while paying close attention to the sounds of the forest, which may prove crucial to solve some puzzles.


KEY FEATURES

Explore the mysterious forest of Hoia Baciu to discover why and when you arrived there.
Talk to the forest's inhabitants and listen closely to your environment to gather clues and hints that will let you solve puzzles along the way. Spirits of Baciu: The Deception also features platforming sections.

Enjoy a beautiful 2D hand-drawn environment that tries to capture the essence of an eerie place.
Play the free prologue on Steam if you want a sneak peek at what the full adventure will feature. The prologue is an introductory chapter independent from the full game but the studio encourages players to complete it to get the full experience.