The Last Aura

The Last Aura is an action puzzle game set among floating ruins tainted by darkness. You play as Demilux, a sentient orb of light and the last survivor of the Auras, a civilization that failed to contain the darkness. Traverse trap-filled labyrinths, solve puzzles and use your light to repel creatures as you seek to restore the balance between light and dark.

The Auras and the darkness

The Auras were entrusted with containing the darkness, but failed as its keepers. Demilux must face their fate and journey into the heart of the abyss, where an inexorable creature awaits. The adventure is fully narrated and features a dark, atmospheric soundtrack and lighting.

Levels and enemies

The game spans 15 levels with boss fights. You face Maynos, the god of illusions; Amatus, the god of hatred; Lyssa, the fanatic goddess; and other shadow forces. Avoid their powers and traps by exploring the maze, solving puzzles, finding power-ups, teaming up with allies and making use of the few remaining light sources.

Light and movement

Demilux’s blue aura represents his light essence and life. It diminishes over time, causing the aura to shrink and his light to dim. If the light goes out, you must restart the stage from the beginning; collecting light prisms replenishes it.

You move Demilux with the mouse cursor: point in the direction you want him to go, with greater distance between the cursor and Demilux making him move faster. Holding the left mouse button activates Light Surge, increasing his speed so he can break through certain obstacles and avoid certain traps, at the cost of light essence.

Holding the right mouse button activates Diminishing Light, slowing Demilux so he can sneak past certain harmful obstacles. It also reduces the light essence he uses over time while active, which can help him reach a light prism when near death.