A Simple Game with an Impactful Message.
Developed by Paul Maitner, Samantha Olson, & Tori Lorenzo
This game focuses on the mental health issues that many people can experience. A major medical condition individuals can experience is anxiety attacks. Various symptoms can arise and everyone can experience this conditions in different ways such as rising heart rate, stomach trouble, and dizziness. The team aimed to present these symptoms in a simple game that can resonate with players who may experience these conditions as well.
Gameplay
Watch the gameplay in action. This game focuses on using simple platforming elements with pixel art graphics in order to convey an important message involving mental health awareness. Outside of pixel art, movement mechanics, camera work, and pop-up interaction were all constructed with using Unity software.
Title / Starting Screen
Main Character early design
Beating Heart Animation
Beating Heart Symptom Text
Rising Stomach Animation
Rising Stomach Symptom Text
Dizziness Animation
Dizziness Symptom Text
Ending Text Pop-up
House Graphic
Game End Screen