Being & Becoming

About

Being & Becoming is a dark metroidvania where a seaside kingdom sleeps under a Collective Dream. You play as a Lucid Dreamer who can walk through this nightmare landscape at will. The gameplay lets you possess corrupted enemies, absorb their spirits, and use those stolen souls as weapons to fight back. This hack and slash action mixes with platforming challenges as you move through the dream world to free trapped minds. The art style leans heavy on atmosphere while the combat feels distinct thanks to the spirit possession mechanic. It runs smoothly on PC and keeps things focused on single player exploration. Critics have noted how the story of breaking an endless slumber ties directly into the ability to turn foes against their masters. You will spend hours finding new ways to wield those spirits as you clear the path forward. The developer Ichthys built a world that feels consistently oppressive yet rewarding for players who want something different from standard platformers.

Storyline

Corrupted by a Collective Dream, a seaside kingdom falls into a deep slumber. As a rare lucid dreamer, you are able to traverse the world freely and free those who are captive to their nightmares and fantasies.