About This Game
A Crooked Heart
You play as Lulu who is one of two Corgis left in the world. After a deadly battle, her love Orion was captured by the sentient parasite, Seavus. During her journey, Lulu will encounter nefarious enemies and increasingly deadly bosses. She’ll discover the truth behind Seavus and its connection to the Corgi species as well as the source of her newfound abilities. She will save Orion, the slaves of Arotha and destroy Seavus.
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This first version of the game you’re purchasing is the prologue. Part one will follow soon. During the course of the year I will be uploading small, progress builds. Around July will be a big release for part two. December will wrap up part 3 and into the final release.
I love games with story but not when it is favored over the player’s experience. My intention is to keep the story subtle in how the thread is unraveled throughout. I do not want to interfere with the fun you’ll experience you have destroying and fighting the barrage of enemies, bosses and obstacles you’ll encounter.
Any cutscenes will be no longer than 20 seconds.
Why are Lulu and Orion important to Seavus?
Fusing with the world’s primary sources of food, which is the very essence of a creature, gives Seavus his strength. When Seavus began to spread, he sought only the strongest hosts to infect and absorb. Soon he discovered that out of all the creatures he absorbed, the Corgi, though small in scale, was the tremendous source of essence he desired. Seavus’ greed has brought many creatures to the brink of extinction and although Lulu and Orion were able to escape the inevitable purge and go into hiding, Seavus’ minions finally captured Orion, leaving poor Lulu behind. Sadly, his most desired Corgis were nearly gone but Seavus will stop at nothing to infect the last that remain.
How did Lulu survive?
During the capture of Orion, a small piece of Seavus became lodged in Lulu’s heart as she tried to fight them off. As the infection began to take hold, the piece of Seavus became overwhelmed by her love for Orion. As the mutation spread throughout Lulu’s body it became Rogue, a self-aware entity within her, which retained elements of Seavus’ power. Rogue revitalized Lulu and has given her the ability to access upgrades and powers that will help her destroy Seavus and save Orion. But what will happen to Lulu and Rogue when Seavus is destroyed?
What happens when Seavus is destroyed?
Rogue and Lulu have merged, and their fate will depend on how deep their connection develops during the story. Will her connection with Rogue be severed? If so, what does that mean? However, the story plays out it will be handled with grace and care. Fundamentally, this is a story of love.
Art Style
Designing characters that pop is always important, especially during fast paced action. The contrast in A Crooked Heart delivers on this important goal while showcasing a stylized presentation not often seen in the mainstream media.
The juxtaposition between the B&W backgrounds and the colorful characters and effects allows for a freedom to design each independently while having the opportunity to play with the aspects that unite them. The backgrounds retain a high level of detail exploring exciting imagery throughout each level. Meanwhile the colorful character and effects look clean and sharp providing players the ability to focus on the action with clarity. So much effort has been put towards providing a beautiful and fun experience. I hope every player enjoys this unique experience and falls in love with Lulu on her grand adventure.