The little match girl

Tale : The little match girl
Topic : domestic violence and money in the family circle

The player goes through 3 levels, with as settings the hell home, the dark city and the cold outside. While traveling in the level, the player can sense the constant presence and threat of the dad, patrolling or chasing you. In order to free him/herself from that enemy, the player goes through different tasks that will lead to his/her freedom and independance. His/Her power, happiness/hope, is symbolised by the light of the matches, turning obstacles into shields. The game ends on the dad being trapped and burned with the very money he was after.

Léa Coquoz, Retromorphose