Candlelit

****Candlelit**** is a game in development by **HouseFire Studios**, currently headed by **Lucky Clover Dev**. Currently, from what is known about the project, it will follow a hothead candle, also named **Candlelit.** This game, while not the establishing title in the **SOADverse**, still contributes to its overall theme and narrative. ***Candlelit*** is also smaller in scale than other canon games. However, since the project is still in active development, not much can be assumed from the few updates **Lucky Clover Dev** has actually given on the state of the game. Rumors also detail a supposed 3D platformer version of the game, **Candlelit 64**.

## Gameplay

***Candlelit*** is a 2D platformer game with metroidvania-style gameplay. The game takes place in a series of interconnected rooms, which the player must explore in order to complete various quests. The player, however, is free to roam the map in any order they like. As they progress, they'll gain new abilities and items that **Candlelit** can use to access previously inaccessible areas.

The game also features several challenging boss battles, each requiring full use of **Candlelit**'s skills and abilities to defeat powerful enemies. Aside from these, however, ***Candlelit*** also features hidden secrets and collectibles scattered throughout the map. These include hidden rooms and rare items to increase **Candlelit**'s abilities. The game's atmosphere is more light-hearted than *Shadow of a Doubt* in places, and the stakes are relatively low.

## Characters

* **Candlelit**
* Wormy
* Mr. Crystallism

## Lore Points

The world of ***Candlelit*** is the same as the one features in *Shadow of a Doubt,* however, based on differences in map layout and topography, it's likely that the former takes place centuries before the latter. The community has been able to unearth different stories and references in the updates **Lucky Clover Dev** has provided on the game's development. Here are a few notable lore points.

### **Everything is connected**

This is obvious enough. The events of every game mentioned in this wiki are considered canon to the **SOADverse Timeline**, and are connected. The order in which the games occur is endlessly debated by the devoted community, but everyone agrees on this one fact.

### **Candlelit's flame**

Candlelit is a candle, duh - he has a flame on his head. But what happens if it goes out? If he fucking dies, it's logical to assume that Candlelit is a rare form of **Charmander**. From this, we can also assume that Candlelit is a Pokemon (Pokemon exist) and that the **SOADverse** and **Pokemon World** are one and the same. If he does not die, then we can assume that some weirdo lit his head on fire, and Candlelit doesn't mind. Huh.

### Wormy is a gummy worm

Wormy is a boss that Candlelit must face underground. The track that plays during this boss fight is allegedly the best instrumental piece ever heard by human ears. Either way, it's thought that Wormy is a gummy worm that was granted power by the three Crystallisms Candlelit collects throughout the game. If so, I hope he's a blue raspberry gummy worm. Those are yummy.

### Mr. Crystallism

Mr. Crystallism is a boss that Candlelit has to fight. It's rumored that the three Crystallisms Candlelit collects throughout the game are in fact Mr. Crystallism's children. This opens up a whole bunch of questions, such as: Could Candlelit be charged with first-degree murder, upon defeating Mr. Crystallism? What appearance does the legal system take in the **SOADverse**? Would Saul Goodman be Candlelit's lawyer? Is Breaking Bad canon in the SOADverse?

### **Relation to Candlelit 64**

It is unknown whether ***Candlelit*** and *Candlelit 64* are related in any way. Both share the same title, but details about the alleged 3D-platformer release remain left to rumor. There are those that insist Candlelit and the protagonist of *Candlelit 64* (presumably also Candlelit) are separate characters, because their respective games are two separate entries in the **SOADverse Timeline**. But there are others that hold that *Candlelit 64* is merely a retelling of the events of *Candlelit,* similar to what a live-action remake is to an animated film. Thus, there is a significant debate over whether or not the protagonists of each game are in fact the same invidivdual.

### The SOADverse Convergence

One notable event rumored to take place in this game is the **SOADverse Convergence Event**. This is a post-credits cutscene where **Candlelit** from the hit game ***Candlelit*** allegedly appears through a portal and discusses the **Hollow Stars Initiative** with **Lumpia** and **Hollow Star**. It is unknown where this sequence will be triggered in the game, but the community still anxiously awaits further news.