Despertar is a single-player game that combines elements of 2D platformer, adventure, turn-based strategy, action, casual gameplay, role-playing, detective/mystery, and strategy genres, focusing on core mechanics such as exploration, puzzle-solving, and tactical combat. In this game, the story is set during a pandemic in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, where the player follows the journey of a victim affected by the virus, navigating through a world impacted by the outbreak and uncovering hidden truths. It stands out with its unique blend of dark fantasy and minimalist cartoon art styles, branching narrative choices that influence the story's outcome, and turn-based combat that emphasizes strategic decision-making, all set within a richly detailed, atmospheric environment.