Blown Away

About

Blown Away is a puzzle platformer where you play as Mylo, an engineer tasked with fixing a broken machine that keeps his floating island afloat. The island has crashed onto a desolate planet, and your job is to scavenge scattered mechanical parts by solving environmental puzzles, navigating tricky terrain, and uncovering hidden areas. Gameplay mixes exploration with light shooting mechanics using a modified hurdy gurdy, a string instrument turned bubble-firing tool. Each level requires creative thinking to manipulate the environment and restore balance to Yhorba, a once-thriving civilization now in disarray. The game stands out for its vibrant, whimsical art style featuring lush forests and tranquil lakes contrasted with eerie shadowy regions. The hurdy gurdy weapon adds a quirky twist, blending soothing melodies with combat. While the puzzle difficulty occasionally spikes, the relaxing atmosphere and charming world design keep the experience engaging. Players spend roughly 6-8 hours exploring and piecing together Yhorba’s story, with a focus on methodical problem-solving over fast-paced action. Its indie sensibilities and laid-back tone appeal to fans of exploratory gameplay and gentle challenges.

Storyline

Blown away is a singleplayer explorer game filled with puzzles, obstacles and hidden locations. The game takes place in a civilization called Yhorba influenced by bubbles. One day the machine that provides the protective bubble around the island breaks down. This caused the island to fall down and crash on the abandoned planet underneath. Your goal is to repair the machine to restore the protective bubble. To do so you must find the mechanical parts that are scattered around the abandoned planet. By solving puzzles, overcoming obstacles and explore hidden areas, the main character can locate these mechanical parts. Mylo is our hero, he is the engineer of the city. He's tasked with repairing the bubble machine, so the island can float back to safety. Let's take you with us to a new world ready to explore for all of you. The world of Yhorba is surrounded by beautiful and colorful forests and soothing lakes. In Yhorba you will come to peace. But beware for the shadows and everything that lurks within them. Have you ever heard of a hurdy gurdy? Well you have now! A hurdy gurdy is a string instrument that provides a soothing and unique sound. This instrument has been modified into your own bubble weapon. Get to know your own special weapon and it's rich sounds. Have fun exploring the world of Yhorba and let Mylo take you on an adventure of a lifetime.