Devlog #1 – Welcome to the World of Thoughts

This is the first development update for WOT – World of Thoughts, an atmospheric
2D adventure set in a world shaped by emotions.

This devlog introduces the concept of the game, explains the goals of the first version,
and gives a look at where development is heading.

What is WOT?

WOT – World of Thoughts is a narrative-driven top-down adventure where the world,
environments, and events are influenced by emotional energy.

Instead of action or combat, the focus is on:

• atmosphere
• mood
• mystery
• emotional storytelling

The world reacts to emotions rather than logic. What you see is shaped by what is felt.

The Beginning: A Silent Forest

The first playable content starts in a quiet forest.
You wake up with no memories, no name, and no explanation.

The goal is to create:

• calm atmosphere
• subtle tension
• a sense that something is wrong beneath the surface

You explore the forest, learn the basics, and eventually discover the ruins of an Emotion Temple.
Inside, broken murals, damaged structures, and a shattered crystal show that something powerful happened here.

Touching the crystal triggers a vision — a brief emotional flash that reveals part of the world’s past.

This moment sets the tone for the game:
story through environment, emotion, and imagery — not long dialogue.

Why Episodic?

WOT will be released in multiple parts.
This allows:

• steady growth of the world
• constant improvement through feedback
• new emotional themes in each release
• a controlled story pace

The early content is free so everyone can try the game and feel the tone.

Current Progress

Right now, the main focus is building the foundation:

• 2D top-down movement
• basic interaction
• starting forest area
• first Emotion Temple interior
• sound and atmosphere setup
• crystal vision system

The first version is small but important — it introduces the world, the mood, and the core idea.

What’s Next?

Upcoming tasks include:

• finishing forest details
• adding more environmental storytelling
• improving interactions
• preparing the first public build
• polishing atmosphere & pacing

Future devlogs will dive deeper into emotional mechanics, world design, and the creative process.

Thank You

Thanks for reading this first devlog!
The project grows step by step, and every bit of interest or feedback helps shape the world of WOT.

More updates will follow here on itch.io.********

— NeonVoid Studios