Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories is a wholesome 2D platformer with fun, forgiving combat where you play as the imaginary heroes in Cantonese and Indonesian fairytales. Face creatures inspired by Traditional Puppet Theatre, only to realise that the allies you form along the way are much more powerful.
Bedtime Stories is a 2D platformer where you herd monsters as the heroes in a fairytale world of the bedtime stories told by two struggling parents.
Carefree Combat with No Death Penalty
There is no death penalty, and only a cool-down for healing. All the enemies will knock you back, but they can all be defeated by one hit.
Try to finish the level as quickly as you can! Or just go through the level slowly to soak in the beautifully hand-drawn environments.
The Story
Three parallel timelines unfold as each parent takes turns telling their tales, reflecting their journey to reconcile their cultural differences.
Herd Fantastical Creatures and Return them to their Realm!
Fantastical creatures inspired by traditional Indonesian theatre puppet shows, as well as Cantonese theatre puppet shows, are lurking in every corner!
Make Allies Along the Way
A friend in need is a friend indeed! The allies will fight along with you and increase your stats!
Experience the Wholesome Family-friendly Story
Follow along as the young family overcomes minor frustrations that arise from parenting differences, and celebrates common ground and everyday kindness across cultures.
Features
Cozy, care-free combat in imaginary worlds.
Forgiving platforming and combat with no death penalty.
Non-verbal game with music and sound effects, but not voice acting, where parents can read out the story like a book.
Special abilities that you can learn to reach new areas.
Mystical Artefacts that you can collect.
Rescue allies to join you on your adventures.
Fusion music inspired by traditional Cantonese as well as Indonesian instruments
Heart-warming story of growing up in a mixed-cultured family