
Nihil
A downloadable game for Windows
Nihil is a corrupted world ruled by the tyrannical goddess Achlys.
You are a shapeshifter, summoned in a final, desperate ritual to save what remains. But something went wrong…
You are not a god. You are all of them. And none.
In a hostile, decaying realm, only by harnessing your three forms can you face enemies, overcome obstacles, and uncover the forgotten truth of a world once called Ubertas.
🔄 Core Mechanic: Transformation
Switch forms in real time to adapt to the environment and your enemies:
- 🔴 Human Form (Red): Versatile, skilled with mana. Ideal for ranged attacks and healing.
- 🔵 Agile Form (Blue): Fast, nimble, light. Perfect for vertical exploration and precise movement.
- 🟡 Strong Form (Yellow): Slow but immensely powerful. Devastating blows and unique abilities like clinging to walls.
🧠 Dynamic Combat System
Enemies display a color weakness: choose the right form to maximize your damage or take on harder challenges using a disadvantageous form.
A “familiar” enemy might return with new weaknesses, forcing you to rethink your strategy every time.
🌍 A World to Discover
- Deep, non-linear exploration
- Each area is connected, coherent, and full of secrets
- Environmental challenges and interactable objects tied to forms
- A story that reveals itself only to those brave enough to search
🖌️ Art Direction
Each form is visually identifiable by its color.
Enemies and obstacles follow the same chromatic logic: color is not just aesthetic, it’s gameplay.
📖 Story
The world was once called Ubertas: fertile, thriving, in balance.
Then Achlys came. A hungry goddess, crowned by those who wanted too much.
Now all is Nihil, and the seasons have gone mad. The gods are exiled.
A single being is born from an incomplete ritual.
Your only hope. Or your doom.
💡 Who is this game for?
- For those who love to explore every corner
- For those who don't settle for the easy path
- For those who believe that a well-designed mechanic is worth more than a thousand weapons
| Status | Released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Authors | federicocolombo12, FroggyAndrea |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Tags | 2D, Indie, Ludum Dare 57, Metroidvania, Short, Singleplayer, Unity |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
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Install instructions
👁🗨 Grazie per aver scaricato Nihil!
⚠️ INSTALLAZIONE
• Estrai la cartella .zip dove preferisci
• Avvia il gioco con un doppio clic su Nihil.exe
• Non è necessaria alcuna installazione aggiuntiva
💻 Requisiti
• Sistema operativo: Windows 10/11
• Scheda grafica con supporto a DirectX 11 o superiore
• Nessuna connessione internet necessaria dopo il download
🎮 Consigliato
• Gioca con cuffie per un'esperienza immersiva
• Controller
Ti risvegli in un mondo in rovina.
Non c'è speranza, solo forma.
Solo chi muta, sopravvive.

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