Against the Flow (Web)

(This is a web version for anyone wanting to play since GMTK is closed for judging. This page will be deleted later and a web version will be added to the original page)

ABOUT THE GAME

“Against the Flow” is a surreal, art-driven story-puzzle game set in the parallels between imagined and photographed reality. 

You play as an overworked fish who wanders a small planet of memories, trying to find his reason to live. 

The 7 memories reference one’s 7 final minutes of brain activity before death.  Brain activity is a countdown - in the game, you must remain in constant movement or you’ll die .

HOW TO PLAY

Push, jump, and spin the paper cutouts to reveal the beautiful view hidden inside each memory. Interact with objects to learn more about the story. Keep moving, and reveal all 7 memories before the countdown runs out!

“Against the Flow” is inspired by the perspective rules of Paper Mario and the childlike wonder in Before Your Eyes.

Note: due to a last-minute glitch, the final cutscene doesn’t show but will be added in after the jam. Sorry!