forbidden platformer

Forbidden Platformer: A Dark and Punishing Journey

Forbidden Platformer, by @RacingAce, is a high-stakes platformer set on a mysterious alien world. You play as Erik the Square, an explorer who has trespassed on the planet Wdjwk, a place forbidden to humans. The environment itself rebels against you, casting everything in darkness except for the small circle of light from your flashlight.

Navigate the Darkness

Control Erik using the arrow keys to navigate precarious platforms in the dim light. The core challenge is unforgiving: you must avoid any and all red objects. The penalty for failure is severe—touching red forces you to restart the entire level from the very beginning. There are no checkpoints, demanding precision and patience from the player.

Development & Community Challenge

This tense experience is primarily the work of @RacingAce, who personally coded 88% of the game. It builds upon a significantly edited platformer engine originally by @majesticpie, with creative inspiration drawn from games like "Lights" by @Jacko1234567. The creator has issued a community challenge: for every 200 loves the project receives, a completely new level will be added to the game.

For players seeking a serious challenge with a compelling atmospheric hook, Forbidden Platformer delivers a simple control scheme wrapped in a layer of permanent tension and consequence.