Fantasy Network

Fantasy Network is a 2D platforming action adventure in the metroidvania style, with a hand-drawn art style and a satirical story about fame and influencers. The player controls Lyn, whose mother has been kidnapped. The ransom is victory in the President’s Race, so Lyn must win a series of talent shows while travelling through the land of Holua and uncovering an ancient truth hidden beneath the world’s surface.

Exploration takes place across an interconnected map containing shortcuts, secret zones and non-player characters. Settings include beaches, volcanoes, glaciers, ancient temples and outer space. Platforming movement includes jumps, double-jumps, somersaults and dashes. Combat uses an umbrella that can be switched between different configurations to deal with different enemies. Players collect an in-game currency called Crebits, which can be spent on equipment, smartphone apps and travel tickets for city attractions.

The game also features a social media system. Using in-game apps, the player can chat with Holua’s citizens for information, post photos of their adventures and gather likes to grow a fan base. The talent shows cover cooking, racing, gaming, dance and fashion, and winning them all leads to the presidency. Side quests reveal the history of Holua and a secret unknown to its inhabitants. Four retro pixel-art arcade games are included as optional diversions.