HKU Showcase Friday 20 January

Some examples of the 2023 projects

• Dream Drift

  Dream Drift is a digital and interactive illustration for children aged 6 to 9. The illustration offers children a safe and calm state of mind in a playful and accessible way. Themes are soft toys, friends, rest and fantasy. By asking the children non-confrontational open questions, they can relax and unwind in this interactive environment. By getting constant feedback from a children’s therapist, creator Zjacky van Bebber hopes that the project can contribute to a form of emotional regulation that helps comfort children. This enables them to continue a therapeutic session for better leaning and understanding themselves. The used technics are not complicated; visually it almost looks like a painting- yet one that comes to life when you take a look at it.
  

• Trein maar fijn

  ‘Trein maar Fijn is a game that helps employees of railroad company Arriva to make more conscious choices with regard to sustainability. In this game, you team up with robot Dorien to complete assignments such as cleaning up and separating waste install solar panels. Because you can look ahead in time, you can see what the results in the future will be. When you complete assignments, you can see the future improve bit by bit. This way, the game gives you a clearer picture of the actions you can take for a better society.

• The Road to Valadrian

  In this 2D side-scroller adventure game, you follow Lian and Valaidria in their journey through the forest near the big city of Valadrian. Try to outrun your pursuers, gain the trust of Valaidria, fight for your life and discover the magical environments and creatures in this exciting game. As player, it’s in your hands whether they reach Valadrian and deliver the important letter that Valaidria carries with her. By means of choices in the dialogues, you develop the personalities of the characters. Through this, you influence the eventual choices that they make at the most crucial moments in the game.
  

• Project Fortuna

  In this 3D adventure puzzle game, you are set on a mission by the mysterious goddess Fortuna. Some tarot cards went missing and it’s up to you to find them. By solving puzzles, you get closer towards the cards. The game is about fortune-telling and strange magic. Every level carries the name of one of the tarot cards. The levels in this demo version are called The Fool and The Magician, which are the themes incorporated in the story and the environment.