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Kleptos

About This Project

Kleptos is a team project developed for Global Game Jam 2026 under the theme "Mask".

The goal was to create a hybrid experience combining visual novel storytelling with social puzzle mechanics.

The player must decipher the relationships between characters to uncover information about the whereabouts of a valuable artifact they are trying to steal.

Echoes of Lumina gameplay showing dungeon exploration
Play on Itch.io

Playable prototype available on Itch.io.

My Role

  • Level Design:
    Designed the room layout with a focus on character personality, assigning each character to a place within the room where they'd most likely be based on social status.
  • UI Elements:
    Created UI elements to support clarity of information and player feedback.
  • Writing:
    Contributed to dialogue writing, helping define each character’s voice and reinforcing their individual personalities through interactions.
  • Gameplay Design:
    Contributed to gameplay decisions in collaboration with the team.

This project presented me with a new kind of challenge, as I took on the role of dialogue writer for the first time. It taught me how important it is to align dialogue with character design and personality.