Design Statement
Nocturnal Variations transforms the rhythm and emotion of its theme track into a platforming experience. Built around a 90 BPM tempo, the character’s running and jumping follow the rhythm of the music. Players can move between three routes at different heights—low, middle, and high—each featuring a different musical variation. Choosing a route becomes part of the musical experience itself.
We remove the death mechanic and soften the penalties for failure, allowing players to focus on rhythm and exploration rather than punishment.
The story begins after an argument: following the beat, someone runs through the city at night, making their way toward the person they love.

Game Instructions (launch steps, controls, and gameplay overview)
Space — Short jump.
Space *2 — Double jump.
X — High jump.

Gameplay walkthrough video
https://youtu.be/uqWnG36hor4

Did your project use any AI tools or assets? If yes, please specify.
Art: AI tools were used to modify some foreground buildings and assist with the opening and ending animations.
Programming: Codex was used to assist with development in Godot 4.