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I haven't completed it but I got to the point where one of the ball is on a swinging magnet
I know this is a very early build, so I know you're planning to do most of these but I'm gonna list anyway
Pause Menu with proper settings section
Mouse sensitivity
Lumen toggle
FPS Lock
Other graphical options
Keybinds
A little button to skip prompts
Emphasis on important points in prompts using a different color or text style (you can do this with Rich Text Style)
I can see collision boxes on ladders
Ladders were hard to get up when you are holding an object
Your game can also work in first person, but this is truly up to you
I wish you the best :)
Next Dream
Next Dream is a prototype puzzle game demo that I’m developing while learning Unreal Engine 5.
I’ve been learning with UE5 for about six months, building this project as a hands-on way to explore puzzle design and gameplay systems.
The demo is available on :
1. GameJolt:Next Dream
2. ITCH:Next Dream
Inspiration🧰
I’m a big fan of puzzle games.
This project is mainly inspired by Q.U.B.E. 2 and The Talos Principle, with level layout and exploration ideas influenced by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Core Gameplay🎮
The core mechanic revolves around manipulating the Five Elements —
Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth — to solve environmental puzzles.
Players climb upward through a vertical tower, unlocking new elemental powers layer by layer.
Each element introduces new interactions, mechanics, and puzzle ideas, gradually expanding the complexity of the gameplay as you progress.
Story & Setting🎥
The story is inspired by the ancient Chinese myth “Nuwa Mends the Sky.”
In the myth, the sky has been torn open and must be repaired. To do so, Nuwa needs to infuse the Five-Colored Stone with five elemental energies.
You are chosen to enter a tower that reaches the heavens and retrieve these five powers.
Inside the tower, you’ll solve puzzles, overcome dangers, and face challenges tied to each element.
As you climb higher, new elemental abilities are unlocked, leading to new types of puzzles and exploration.
Your goal is to reach the top of the tower, collect all five elemental energies, and return them to Nuwa.
About This Demo🏷️
This is an early prototype, focused on testing core mechanics and puzzle ideas
Element-based puzzle design with environmental and physics-driven interactions
A vertical, tower-based structure that emphasizes progression and discovery
Feedback Welcome🔎
I’d really appreciate it if you could try the demo and share your thoughts.
Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the puzzles or mechanics are more than welcome.
Thank you very much for playing!💕💕
#puzzle
