Hobo Tales

In the heart of the Pacific Ocean, where the shimmering California waters connect with the shores of a remote island, lives an old weary hobo. His weathered face told a life spent on the move, seeking solace and understanding of the world. But now, on this remote island, he found himself retracing the footsteps of his past, searching for memories buried deep within. 

Looking into the horizon, the hobo felt a surge of nostalgia, mingled with curiosity. However, his stomach rumbled with hunger while his mind was clouded with fragments of a life he struggled to recall. He shortly discovers a banana on his chair, where he instinctively grabs it. Peeling back the yellow skin, he took a bite and felt a surge of energy course through him. The sweetness of the banana seemed to awaken something within him — a glimmer of clarity amidst the fog of forgotten memories. 

With renewed vigor, the hobo embarks on a memorable exploration of the island. He discovers his ability to jump, bypassing crates and rocky terrain. He began to feel himself growing stronger, both in body and spirit.

Suddenly, the hobo finds himself confronted with a new challenge. A narrow bridge, worn and weather-beaten, spanned a rushing river that cut through the heart of the island. Driven by a newfound sense of purpose, he is determined to rebuild the bridge. He scours the island for sturdy timber, salvaging fallen branches and wooden planks hidden in nearby bushes. With weathered hands and a determined spirit, he gets to work, piecing together the planks and reinforcing them with vines and strong fibers from the jungle.

Determined to uncover more traces of his past, he ventures deeper into the island’s interior. He stumbles upon an old, overgrown path that leads to a clearing where an abandoned house stood. It was in these jungles that he encountered a peculiar challenge — to reach the key that unlocked the door to his old house, he had to swat away birds guarding it along the path. 

After swatting the last flock of birds, the hobo picks up the key, unlocking the memories of his home. He realizes he had found what he had been searching for all along. The island had not only brought back memories of his past life but had added vibrant new colors to the canvas of his existence. Amidst the beauty and solitude of his island home, the hobo had discovered peace, purpose, and a profound understanding of the world around him.

CREDITS: 

Lucio Beltran (Engineering, Level Design, Narrative Designer): lboy22

Spike Fu (Production, Engineering): Spikefu2001

David Keeney (Production, QA): David Keeney

Kristi Liu (UI Design, Visual Design, 2D Artist): aiTeki

Mikyle Mosquera (Engineering, Technical Art): GetMikyled

Mai Pacumio (Production, Audio, Level Design): itsmaisic

Andrew Solari (Lighting, VFX): AndersGame