Li'l Red

Li'l Red is a 2D platformer adventure in which Lyra travels through Florian to deliver the Radiant Lily, a mythical herb that can dispel any ailment, to the kingdom of Clerica. She finds the herb deep in Marigold Meadows and must leap through five areas, fighting enemies and bosses with harp-based attacks.

Movement and combat

Lyra's spin jump rises higher than a normal jump, deals light damage and lets her pass through enemies without taking contact damage. Running before a jump helps her cross larger gaps, while diving downward in midair also passes through contact damage. Diving onto a slope lets her slide down at speed; she can then spin jump to cover greater distances and jump again after landing to keep her momentum.

Lyra can charge Power Cut by holding the attack button after an attack, increasing its range and damage. Taking a hit removes the charge.

Lyra's allies

Lyra's animal friends Lepus, Felis and Columba can attack distant enemies when she calls on them using Muse Points (MP). Her MP pool is modest, but physical attacks restore MP. She can switch between the familiars' moves.

Palettes and soundtrack

The game uses an LCD palette inspired by the 1990s, with 15 color palettes to choose from. Its 8-bit soundtrack accompanies the green-screen aesthetic. You can pursue S ranks and faster times with a different look for each playthrough.