Chrith ~Ai no Tabitachi~

Chrith ~Ai no Tabitachi~ (クリス愛の旅立ち, Chrith ~Journey of Love~) is a side-scrolling game loosely inspired by the life of Jesus Christ.

Story
On the planet Lourdes, there lived a kingdom ruled by an oppressive tyrant. The people there endured constant abuse on a daily basis, and their suffering worsened after the crops they had grown were wiped out by abnormal weather. According to a prophecy by Saint Daron, a child born of light would one day rise up during the kingdom's darkest hour and offer them salvation.

Chrith, the son of a poor farmer, saw the fields that had been devasted by the weather and wept in despair over the situation. Suddenly, he found himself surrounded by a bright light that beckoned him to be a savior for the people. Given a sacred staff filled with the light of love, Chrith sets out on a journey to complete his newfound mission.

Gameplay
The objective of the game is to have Chrith heal as many civilians as possible. Players automatically move towards the left and have to skillfully come in contact with people while evading enemies heading towards the other direction. If Chrith bumps into an enemy three times, the game will prematurely end. Foes include soldiers, snakes, tombstones, guillotines, and even demons.

The game's difficulty gradually rises as the player advances through each stage with enemy mobs becoming more numerous or aggressive. Fortunately, a flying halo will sometimes appear and drop a ball of light that instantly heals civilians on screen if the player manages to catch it successfully.

Healing up to fifty people is necessary in order to unlock the next level. When transitioning from one level to another, a voiced cutscene of Chrith praying to the light will occasionally occur.