Design Statement
I interpreted the theme as a gentle contrast between a sleeping world and a small journey that brings it together. Rather than treating night as dangerous, I wanted the forest to feel safe, quiet, and full of tiny discoveries. The fox’s lantern became both the main light source and a symbol of companionship: it reveals glowing mushrooms and fireflies, and helps the fox find twelve sleeping woodland friends. I chose a slow, nonviolent pace so players can explore without pressure, with simple keyboard, mouse, and touch controls. The three clearings give the walk a sense of progress, while the animals following the fox gradually turn a solitary stroll into a parade. Warm gold light against deep blue-green woods supports the cozy nighttime mood, and the final gathering by the campfire brings the friends together for a soft goodnight.

Game Instructions (launch steps, controls, and gameplay overview)
Click or tap inside the game window to start and focus the game.

Move: WASD or the arrow keys. The key you press to start may only start the game—press your movement key again afterward.

Mouse or touch: Drag inside the game window to move.
Lantern: Hold Space or the on-screen GLOW button.
Sound: Press M to mute or unmute.

Gameplay walkthrough video
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GLbjxFij5HPT12Hg-mz89n3eXI2CvmgE/view?usp=drivesdk

Did your project use any AI tools or assets? If yes, please specify.
Yes. I used AI assistance to prepare the standalone HTML5 file for submission and to generate promotional artwork, including the cover image, page banner, social-share image, favicon, and logo. The game’s original content was provided separately.