Emerald

Emerald is a short, mostly linear adventure about someone struggling with their own mind while trying to see a woman they have not met for a long time. In a bleak, dark world, you search for a lost part of yourself and face fears and worries that have taken form. The story unfolds over a single day and expands on the story of vai5000 and maji*'s 2025 track “emerald”; the game is also a self-contained companion to vai5000's earlier release, oath.

Explore the story

You explore a small top-down RPG world, speak with mysterious characters and fight Wraiths that originate from your own mind. The main story takes about 2 hours to complete, though pursuing all achievements takes longer; you can also sprint to the end.

Face the Wraiths

Each battle pits you against a unique Wraith with its own properties and strategies. The encounters reflect each Wraith's personality and its connection to your feelings. Which Wraiths you choose to face may affect how the story ends.

Art and animation

Custom pixel art and hand-drawn designs shape the world, alongside bespoke animation and effects by vai5000. The game builds on the style of oath with more animation work.