Couldn't stop playing it. Cool art style and music.
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Lakan Saga: Spirit Waves's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Graphics | #249 | 2.843 | 3.154 |
| Audio | #252 | 2.704 | 3.000 |
| Overall | #322 | 2.496 | 2.769 |
| Theme interpretation | #354 | 2.357 | 2.615 |
| Gameplay | #357 | 2.219 | 2.462 |
| Innovation | #395 | 1.941 | 2.154 |
Ranked from 13 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
GitHub repository URL
https://github.com/jiyokun/lakan-saga-spirit-waves
Game description
Lakan Saga: Spirit Waves" is a fast-paced 2D action platformer where you play as a Filipino spirit warrior defending the mortal realm from mythological creatures. Battle through waves of Aswang, Tikbalang, and Manananggal using spirit balls and power-ups in this challenging arcade-style survival game
Theme interpretation
I interpreted the theme through Filipino mythology - the "Spirit Waves" represent both the spiritual energy attacks you wield and the endless waves of mythological enemies. As a "Lakan" (Filipino warrior title), you channel ancestral spirit power to defend against supernatural threats, creating a fusion of traditional folklore with modern arcade gameplay. The game embodies the theme of spiritual resilience against overwhelming darkness through its wave-based combat system and power-ups that enhance your spiritual abilities.


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