Hello, dreamers!
In our previous update, we shared the story of how we embarked on the creation of Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow, and expressed how deeply the idea of the game resonated within us. However, like any indie developer, our inspiration for this project stemmed from something special, and today we are thrilled to reveal it!
Before we delve into our inspiration, we kindly request that you add Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow to your wishlist. We are a mere two weeks away from the game's release, which marks the most pivotal moment in our lives. By adding the game to your wishlist on Steam, you will bring immeasurable joy to our hearts, making us the happiest people in the world! Let’s go!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1542110/Daydream_Forgotten_Sorrow
| First of all, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. In the game we wanted to address the topics of loneliness and friendship, love and loss and The Little Prince is a perfect example of how these uneasy themes can be told in a very touching way. As a tribute to the Little Prince, Griffin is an image of a little brave boy on his big journey accompanied by his small friend - a teddy bear Birly, which is a reference to the Fox, of course. Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Littleprince.JPG. |  |
Second, the American fantasy TV show Sweet Tooth which was based on the comic book by Jeff Lemire. We liked it a lot, especially the character design, this way, the protagonist’s deer antlers became a prototype of Griffin’s hat.
Image source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/sweet_tooth#&gid=1&pid=0 |
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| If we speak about Griffin’s anatomy proportions, the influence of the animated show Star Butterfly, premiered in 2015 is more than evident: the big head, large eyes, thin hands and legs. Image source: https://starvstheforcesofevil.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Butterfly?file=Star+Butterfly+S3+profile.png. |  |
Pixar animated movies are our absolute love and eternal source of inspiration, and we wanted to show that through the visual style of the game and some environmental elements.
Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne is deeper than one may think: Christopher Robin is a symbol of a strong adult in the body of a little boy - just like our Griffin is seen by Birly. And Birly, as well as Winnie, represents the naive and weak side of a child’s nature. We can say, the unity of the kid and his toy is referred to the inner conflict within Griffin, the way he tries to help himself.
Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie-the-Pooh |
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You already know that Griffin had family problems, evidently, some childhood traumas too. But what else is Griffin escaping? What sorrows does he bear? Is everything as clear as it seems to be?
In a week there will be secrets no more. Don’t miss out on Griffin and Birly’s story on 14th of June.
Can you identify all the sources of inspiration in Daydream's characters and story? Please provide your insights in the replies, pointing out the references you see.
About the game
Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow stars a boy named Griffin as he embarks on a journey to face his fears alongside his teddy bear companion Birly. As Griffin learns to confront haunting memories amidst floating castles and enchanted forests, he’ll come to discover the mystery of this newfound world.
Key Features
- A touching story made for everyone
- Command an adorable teddy bear companion
- Intelligent puzzles
- A charming and mysterious universe
- Unbridled (and sometimes scary!) fantasy fun
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Thank you! 🧸