Idols of Ash

Idols of Ash opens as a seemingly simple journey underground. You fall into a dark mine cave, with no explanation, no guide. Only suffocating space, sheer cliffs, and a clear feeling that this place doesn't welcome you.

Idols of Ash Storyline

As you venture deeper into the cave, fragments of memories begin to surface. You inhale ancient ash, and suddenly see your village again. A peaceful place, something familiar, yet also distant. It seems you left. Perhaps you did something wrong. And now, this place forces you to remember.

Alongside this is the appearance of a gigantic creature. A centipede relentlessly pursuing you. But as the game progresses, it gradually reveals that it's not simply a monster. Its form is distorted as if it were once something else. A memory. A person. A relationship left behind. There are moments when you realize that what's chasing you isn't just a creature, but the very thing you've been trying to bury.

How to Play Idols of Ash

Movement and Survival

Idols of Ash's gameplay revolves around constant movement. You'll have to jump over cliffs, slide down deep pits, and find a way to keep going down. There's no time to stop for too long. Everything is pushing you forward.

Grappling Hook and Rope Swings

One of the main mechanics is the grappling hook. You can grab onto fixed points to cross gaps or reduce damage from falling. But this tool doesn't always save you. If used at the wrong time or with the wrong grip, you can still fall straight down and lose health.

Checkpoints and Health Management

The game has scattered checkpoints, but not too many. This makes every mistake worthwhile. Additionally, you can find health points during gameplay. However, the number is limited, and sometimes you have to choose between risking health or continuing to run to maintain distance from the pursuer.

The Chase

The giant centipede is always present. Sometimes you don't see it, but you can hear its approaching sounds. Sound becomes your only signal to know when danger is coming. If you hear it more clearly, it means you've slowed down.

A Few Things to Note

• You don't just die because of the monster. Most of the time, you'll cause your own downfall due to wrong jumps or hasty actions.
• The game also has moments where you doubt what you're seeing. Some details suggest that things might just be hallucinations, or that your mind is replaying memories.
• Understanding the path and staying calm is more important than quick reflexes.

Idols of Ash isn't simply a game of escape. It's a journey downward, both spatially and psychologically. The deeper you go, the more ambiguous everything becomes. The monster behind you is no longer the only threat. What you remember is what truly brings you to a halt.

If Idols of Ash is a journey of confronting memories, then Heal Infected Sprunkies takes you in a different direction, where healing becomes the only option.