Inspiration
Our motivation stemmed from the desire to educate teenagers on essential aspects of sexual and reproductive health in an engaging manner. Inspired by this mission, we created "After Party," a point-and-click game designed for BitsxlaMarató 2023.
What it does
"After Party" demo immerses players in a scenario where a girl visits a guy's house after a night of partying. Through interactions with room objects, players uncover crucial information about the guy, influencing the decision of whether to engage in a sexual relationship.
Development tools
- Unity: Leveraged for overall game development.
- Aseprite: Used for crafting visually appealing game assets.
- DALL·E: Employed for generating diverse and creative visual elements.
Challenges we ran into
mplementing a decision tree system for gameplay and story dynamics posed a significant challenge. After rigorous testing, we adopted Ink to manage character dialogues, ensuring a seamless integration of decision-making elements.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Visual Allure: We take pride in achieving a visually captivating experience, investing in animations that breathe life into our characters. The aesthetic appeal we've crafted is specifically tailored to resonate with and engage teenagers.
Teen-Focused Aesthetics: Recognizing the importance of relatability, we've meticulously designed an aesthetic that speaks to the teenage audience. The project's visual elements are not just engaging but also resonate with the target demographic, ensuring a meaningful impact on our users.
What we learned
Exploring libraries like Ink enriched our understanding of dynamic storytelling. Efficient time management became a cornerstone, allowing us to deliver impactful demos. The evolution of our project taught us the delicate balance between ambition and practicality in game development.
What's next for After Party - SedEx
After Party - SedEx" is just a glimpse into the vast potential of this game. Our vision extends beyond this demo, with the intention of crafting a multi-level narrative. In the full version, a diverse group of friends navigates various scenarios, embodying different sexualities and gender expressions. Each character's unique journey serves to spotlight a broad spectrum of sexual and reproductive health realities.
Our roadmap includes scaling up the game to delve into the individual stories of each character, providing a comprehensive exploration of their experiences. This expansion aims to not only entertain but also to foster understanding and empathy, making "After Party - SedEx" a powerful tool for promoting inclusivity and awareness in the realm of sexual and reproductive health. Stay tuned as we continue to evolve and amplify the impact of this immersive educational adventure.
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