## Description

_Dreamside Maroon_ is an exploration game about Aster who wants to travel to
the moon after seeing its reflection in water. In a 3D free-roaming
environment players can guide Aster as he grows a vine with his lantern,
creating a long-winding path into the sky for him to travel on. The
environment consists of different kinds of floating islands that often expand
when Aster comes near them. Aster can grow the vine in any direction, pull it
back and jump off to explore the islands on foot.

There are different wells that can be activated and they display short lines
of poetry. They also unleash fireflies Aster can collect, providing a
temporary boost in speed. The main goal is to reach the moon, and even though
it is possible to travel there directly, the player is encouraged to explore
the environment, activate wells and collect fireflies. The path never vanishes
and through swift movement complex shapes and structures can be created. When
Aster falls down, the game continues from the last point. There are no hazards
or enemies, and parts of the story are furthered through still, storybook-like
sequences. Movement is done through the keyboard and the mouse can be used to
rotate the camera.

Dreamside Maroon