Hilda

About

Hilda is a retro-style platformer built for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. You play as a young princess navigating treacherous environments to track down her missing sister and avenge her family. The game blends traditional 2D platforming with exploration and basic combat. Each level is a linear challenge filled with traps, enemies, and environmental puzzles. The story unfolds through sparse dialogue and visual cues, focusing on Hilda’s determined journey through war-torn landscapes. Made as part of a 2016 game jam, Hilda stands out as a homebrew SNES title with pixel art and chiptune music that fit the system’s classic vibe. Its emotional core, a personal quest for closure and justice, adds depth to the straightforward gameplay. While short by modern standards, it’s a polished example of indie creativity repurposed for vintage hardware. The game’s tight controls and nostalgic presentation have earned it a small but dedicated following among retro and indie enthusiasts.

Storyline

The game features the story of Hilda, a young princess who lost all of her family in the war against the enemy. All but her older sister, who is missing. She sets to find her sister, and attain revenge for her parents death, along with the future restoration of her kingdom. What will happen next?