NOVA

After the fall of the Moon, play as Nova and use lunar powers to cross the ruined city of astronomers, uncover their secrets, and save the Moon by returning it to the sky.

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KEY INFORMATION

• A third-person contemplative experience focused on the catastrophe of the astronomers' city.
• Explore an atmospheric, Greek-inspired city, and restore harmony by saving the divine animal.

• Available in English, with subtitles.
  
• Playable with keyboard or Xbox controller.
• Includes in-game cinematics.
• A short narrative experience (~30 minutes)

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Nova is a student project developed at ESMA Game School (France) over the course of 9 months, from concept to completion. The game was created by a passionate team of 11 students, working together to bring this world to life.

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INSPIRATIONS AND THEMES

Nova draws inspiration from ancient Greece architecture, blending divine symbols with the ruins of a lost city.  At its core, Nova explores mystical and spiritual themes: astronomy, divinity, and the search for harmony in a fallen world. Its atmosphere is influenced by contemplative narrative games such as Journey, ABZÛ or RiME, where exploration and emotions are at the heart of the experience.

TEAM 

This project is the result of 9 months of collaborative work, where every member contributed their skills in art, design, programming, and storytelling.

Blaya Thomas : Itch.io / ArtStation / LinkedIn

Chmielewski Léa : Itch.io / ArtStation / LinkedIn

Dionet Anthony | Itch.io /  ArtStation /  Linkedin 

Drogue Alan : Itch.io / ArtStation / LinkedIn

Garcia Solène : Itch.io  /   ArtStation / Linkedin

Gongora Ethan : Itch.io / ArtStation / LinkedIn

Hirsch Sacha : Itch.io / Linkedin

Herreman Valentin : Itch.io / ArtStation / LinkedIn

Picot Samuel : Itch.io / Artstation /  Linkedin

Serroen Livy : Itch.io / ArtStation / LinkedIn

Songs by Glineviciute Evelina (MAAAV Student): Contact

Teaser edited by Bruno Nicolaï

HOW TO PLAY

• Extract the .Zip file.
• Open the extracted folder.
• Run the executable file to start the game.