Déjà vu (DejaVu)

If you get stuck, please watch the video. The end is the most important part. Thank you.

I noticed that a lot of people get stuck and can't reach the third checkpoint. If you're one of them, please watch the video below. This part will be changed once the Game Jam ends. Thanks to everyone for support!

Description:

Stuck in a loop. Trapped in the darkness. Haunted by those who never made it out.
You are the last spark of light in a place abandoned by light.

In DejaVu, you are stuck in a strange world. World without light. You have to get out but everytime you die, you go back in time. You're stuck in a loop and you have to find light before you become one of them - soulless spirits that got too used to darkness.

Solve puzzles,  find hidden rooms, open doors by secret codes and most importatnly - fail. Let every failiure move you forward.

Features:

• Unique looping mechanic that fits story and puzzle-solving
• Symbolic storytelling that reveals piece after piece
• Meaningful message revealed at the end of your journey

Controls:

• Walk right - D, → 
• Walk left - A, ←
• Jump - W, ↑, Space
• Rewind/Loop - R
• Open pause menu - Escape

Warning:

The game was made for Windows .exe and might not work propertly in other implementations or operating systems (HTML5, Linux, ect.). Also the HTML5 file is ment to be played on itch.io webpage servers, not localy by downloading it. Running it localy may result in errors.

Credits:

Credits & Assets Sources

Made for GMTK Game Jam 2025.