Time Guard

The core idea behind Start from Zero is about restoration and rebirth. Inspired by the concept of “time as energy,” the game represents the struggle to repair a broken world and restore life through perseverance.

In the story, Mira Village has been frozen in time after its magical clock — the heart of the village — broke apart. The heroine, Mira, must run through fragmented timelines to collect Time Batteries and reignite the clock before time stops forever.

The theme symbolizes second chances and the power of rebuilding from nothing — a metaphorical journey of growth and resilience.

Brief Description

Start from Zero is a 2D endless runner where you play as Mira, racing through a world suspended in time. Jump, collect Time Batteries, and avoid deadly obstacles as you restore the clock that keeps the village alive.

Each run brings new speed, patterns, and challenges.

General Aspects

• Genre: 2D Endless Runner / Adventure
• Camera: Side-scrolling
• Audience: Teens, Young Adults, Retro Pixel Fans
• Platforms: PC, WebGL
• Duration: Endless gameplay with milestone checkpoints (stages every 10 batteries)

Player Mechanics 🕹️

• Move: Use the Right and Left Arrow keys to move Mira forward and backward.
• Jump: Press Space to jump over obstacles. Hold the Spacebar to jump higher.
• Collect: Gather Time Batteries scattered along the path to restore the clock’s energy and increase your score.
• Avoid: Stay away from enemies and gaps that can stop your progress.
• Progress: Reach the Fix Point to trigger a short restoration scene, where Mira repairs the magical clock — marking the end of her journey