McScruff Draws

A couple doodles I’ve been working on recently during slow shifts. Trying to start making time for art again cuz it’s been so long.

So I’m brainstorming names for my game & main character. I *think* I want the title to have the main character’s name in it, but that’s not set in stone. As you might’ve seen, one of the ideas I have is calling it “Wisp”, and having that be the main character’s name too. Another idea I like is “Whispers of Amity”, with the main character’s name being Amity.

The basic premise is that you’re a wandering spirit trapped in purgatory with no memory of your mortal life. You’re tasked with finding six other lost/troubled spirits scattered around the world, solving whatever regrets or feelings are preventing them from being at peace, and then physically guiding them to the Point of Crossing into the afterlife by capturing their Essences (essentially their spirit) in one of the Charms you carry with you. By capturing their Essence, you can then borrow their mortal forms and all the experience and memories that come with them. As you find these spirits, solve their troubles, unlock their forms and memories one by one, and travel with them closer and closer to the Point Of Crossing, you also gradually begin to remember details of what you believe is your own mortal life. However, there’s a powerful magical being following you, actively trying to *prevent* you from helping these souls cross over for some reason. 🧐

Since the main character starts out with no recollection of who or what they are, I want to give them a completely gender-neutral name that hints toward the overall sort of melancholy, bittersweet, emotional theme of the game, the character’s role in healing lost souls and guiding them to the afterlife, and the idea of not being able to let go, so instead helping *others* learn to let go. Also of being a fractured, flawed individual, with little recollection of who you are. Being someone who saves others because no one saved or can save you.

Some other names I’m considering (unique enough, strong, have a good ring to them, and would stick in players’ minds) are Harbor, Remedy, and Trace.

Let me know what you think of these name ideas, which are your favorites, and if you have any name suggestions that fit this overall theme!