Amulet Zero: Optimize

Amulet Zero: Optimize is a story-driven role-playing game in which you solve puzzles to advance the story. Doreen wakes on a strange island surrounded by an endless sea, with no way to leave. As she walks through the woods, she meets a girl named Jessica, and the two become close—until Jessica discovers something that turns her against Doreen and sets a plan in motion. The island has changing water currents, and although small animals can be heard, they cannot be seen. Doreen and Jessica’s story is a sad one.

Story paths

Choices during story events lead to three different stories and endings. The game features five distinct characters whom you meet as the story unfolds, with different storylines developing around them.

Puzzles and collectibles

You work through unusual puzzles and mechanisms to learn more about the story. Alongside the items needed to progress, you can collect additional materials about the characters and the story’s background; these become available to collect on a second playthrough. The game has 20 regular achievements and one hidden achievement.

Optimized version

This version is an optimization of the original game, which was released for free in 2013, rather than a remake. It was updated while retaining content that was difficult to revise after five years, particularly the puzzles.