Gloom and Doom

Gloom and Doom is a story about Gloom, an ancient wraith trying to earn his way into Heaven by killing demons for an exploitative angel, and Wynona, a depressed young woman convinced she is the Doom Bringer who will end the world. Gloom’s final task is to kill Wynona, who is trying to die, but she is unkillable. The two must deal with agents of Heaven and Hell as they search for their destinies and a way out of their empty, repetitive lives. Their choices lead toward a dilemma: save the world from a demon apocalypse or save Wynona’s soul.

Characters and story

The story follows a ghostly guardian and a young woman caught in a cycle of frustration and loneliness. They can inspire each other to seek change, kill demons and possibly destroy the world. The cast includes a skateboarding angel, a demon girl-next-door who is Wynona’s best friend, and humans described as the least humane around.

Choices and endings

Subtle and direct choices throughout the game affect which sets of endings are possible in the final act. There are seven endings to uncover, with outcomes that include saving Wynona, earning a place in Heaven or bringing about the end of the world.

Visual style

The game uses scratchy, hand-drawn artwork inspired by 1990s spandex superhero comics, with bold black outlines and heavily inked shadows. Its moody characters and isolated urban environments draw on the atmosphere of 1990s outcast films.