Walden, a game
Educational Version on Chromebook
Walden, a game is an exploratory narrative and open world simulation of the life of American philosopher Henry David Thoreau during his experiment in self-reliant living at Walden Pond. The game begins in the summer of 1845 when Thoreau moved to the Pond and built his cabin there.
The educational version is making the big game into small modules that students can play immediately on their Chromebook with browsers
GAME GENRE - Open world simulation/Education Game
MY ROLE
Gameplay & WebGL Programmer/Module Designer
Porting the game from PC to the Chromebook through WebGL frame in Unity
Co-designing a flow experience in one of the moudles
Collaborating closely with the QA team to maintain the stability on the Chromebook(Fps/Compatibility/Package Size/Memory)
WEBSITE - https://www.waldengame.com/
Awards:
- Best Overall Game, Best Educational Game at Intentional Play 2018
- Game Academy Award at CAFA Beijing Serious Games Exhibit 2018
- Game of the Year, Most Significant Impact at Games for Change 2017
- Developers Choice at IndieCade 2017
- Top EdTech of 2017 by Common Sense Media
- Earthgames Environmental Impact Award, 2nd Place, 2017
Nominations:
- Nominated for New York Game Critics Best Indie Game 2018
- Best Game at Terminus 2018
- Long Feature Award at A MAZE 2018
- Nominated for Unity Impact Award 2017
- Most Meaningful Game at Meaningful Play 2016
- IndieCade Finalist 2015