A low-poly game prototype which was my M.A. Project
- about the daily life and therapy of a young woman with PTSD
(Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) aiming for awareness and understanding.
- about the daily life and therapy of a young woman with PTSD
(Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) aiming for awareness and understanding.
Idea-generation & original concepting was done in teamwork (1 more person), everything afterwards is my own work, like the designs, modelling, animating, programming
& voice-acting. (Music and SFX are open-source.)
& voice-acting. (Music and SFX are open-source.)
Software: Clip Studio Paint, 3Ds Max, Unity 3D, Audition/Audacity
Gameplay Video
I most enjoyed the concept phase, the animating and setting up the final scenes.
The writing and voice-acting were also a lot of fun.
The writing and voice-acting were also a lot of fun.
Concept Art
I had decided on a low-poly style and wanted to make the characters especially expressive (big eyes), while not being too cute, to be serious enough for the topic.
The environment was to be a bit messy & lived-in although simple.
The environment was to be a bit messy & lived-in although simple.
Protagonist
Therapist (voice only in prototype)
& Sister's Ex-Boyfriend
Livingroom
Bathroom
Corridor
Apartment Layout
Original Storyboard for Trauma Cutscene
Only parts of the cutscene were developed for the prototype (as illustrations with VO).
Example illustrations from the cutscene
Illustrating the cutscene, as a contrast to the 3D style, makes it feel like a picture book or an imprint of horror in Violet's mind, separating the present and past.
User Interface Elements
Modelling | Texturing | Animation | Unity Work
In-process I figured that an aquarelle-like texture style would give the project more unique visuals, fitting well with the emotionally hazy state of Violet's mind.
I happily discovered the shaders and post-processing possibilities for Unity,
because they enabled me to make the game look much more polished.
I happily discovered the shaders and post-processing possibilities for Unity,
because they enabled me to make the game look much more polished.
In-Game Screenshots
Want to try the game?
(New tab - Unity zip file in Google Drive)
