enlightened - platformer 100 pen

Enlightened: Technical Masterpiece - 100% Pen Scratch Platformer

Enlightened redefines Scratch platformers with a unique visibility mechanic: traverse an entirely pitch-black cave using only dynamic lights. Entirely pen-rendered, this title pushes Scratch performance limits through community-developed engines and advanced techniques.

Core Mechanic: Light-Based Navigation

The entire game world is dark. Players must use what little light is available to reveal platforms, hazards, and paths. 'Use what you can see to see what you cannot.'

Technical Implementation & Credits

Triangle Filling Engine: @Jamohyperturbopro & @TheLogFather – infinitely faster pen rendering.
Pen Text Engine: @djpro – three times faster than alternatives; enabled readable UI.
Physics & Techniques: @griffpatch tutorials (wall jumping, slope slow movement).

Controls & Performance Options

Move: WASD or arrow keys. Hold up for higher jumps.
Pause: P
Restart: R (use if stuck in wall).
High-Quality Lights: H (off by default, may cause lag).
Draw-Text Mode: T (off by default, draws text instead of stamping, may cause lag).

Optimized Play

For lag-free experience: https://turbowarp.org/137956140/fullscreen?interpolate

Soundtrack

'The Undertaker's Daughter Instrumental' by steampianist – atmospheric and fitting.

Community-loved February 2017. Favorited by @speakvisually.