Lyonesse

Lyonesse is a point-and-click game set on a mythical island off the coast of Cornwall. You play as an explorer who rows ashore alone after hearing stories of the island’s beauty, then navigate hundreds of hand-drawn panels to explore its secrets and encounter its nymphs.

The island

The Seven Stones Reef in the Celtic Sea is thought to be the remains of Lyonesse, an Edenic land said to have been sunk beneath the sea by the gods because its inhabitants led lives of pure hedonism. On stormy days, fishermen still claim to catch nefarious objects from the city in their nets.

Four seasons

The story unfolds across four seasons of festivities, with a different nymph visiting in each season. Between acts, you sleep beneath a great orange tree, which gradually flourishes and begins to bear fruit as the seasons pass. Two kittens, Crucible and Caliban, accompany you on your journey.

A brief visit typically lasts around 30 minutes, while finding all the island’s secrets can take much longer.