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Journey Through Folklore For this assignment, I allow the story to be transformed through the medium of Twine. As I argue in my theory of interactive fiction, all storytelling is interactive and shaped by the affective nature of individuals. Journey Through Folklore is an interactive twine game where players explore the folklores directly inspired by Jay Dragons’ RPG Wanderhome [1]. Influenced by …

"Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth" is an adventure game based on the best-selling novel. The player navigates through a medieval narrative, making new allies and enemies in a quest to build a cathedral. Decisions made by the player impact the story's outcome, creating a unique experience for each playthrough.

You spend a day seeing how many coins you can fit into the hollows above your collarbones. You're losing yourself first in inches, then moments... Will you survive yourself?

"The Beginner's Guide" is a unique narrative-driven game that explores the mind of a fictional game developer through a series of unfinished games. The player delves into the developer's thoughts and feelings as they navigate through a variety of experimental game designs, shedding light on the creative process and the struggles that come with it. The game serves as a thoughtful commentary on game development and the relationship between creators and their work.

"Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between" is a freeform game where players embark on late-night journeys, engaging in open-ended conversations with mysterious hitchhikers. These encounters take place in liminal spaces, prompting introspection and questioning one's place in the universe. The game offers flexibility with session length and high replayability, with various locations and profound dialogues.

Artist Statement: Inspired by Wanderhome, "Up On Moonlight Hill" is an interactive love story with little animal creatures living in a cozy town. For this project, I defined a "story" as something that has a beginning, middle, and end-- whatever occurs between the two endpoints of the beginning and end is simply the growth of a narrative. This game directly correlates with my Craft of Play stateme…

Artist Statement  Vesper’s Song is crafted based on my grand unifying theory, where an interactive story is shaped through the lenses of the players and how they interpret the work through their unique perspectives. The story is designed to be pieced together by exploring various routes, promoting player agency and a personalized experience. My story is defined as having an overarching theme being…

"Creatures Such as We" spinitshell 2017 on Steam is a text-based narrative game where you play as a space tourism employee on the moon. Through conversation and exploration, you'll uncover the complex emotions and motivations of both the human and AI characters, while making decisions that determine the fate of the colony. Experience a thought-provoking and romantic journey that delves into themes of humanity, love, and mortality.

In "The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante," players navigate a ruthless world in a narrative-driven RPG format, following a man who challenges the existing social order. The game is presented as a journal, with life-altering decisions and the struggle for freedom at its core.

"Essays on Empathy" is a narrative-driven game that explores the theme of empathy through a series of interactive vignettes. Players will confront ethical dilemmas and make choices that challenge their perspectives on complex social issues. The game encourages self-reflection and introspection, making it a thought-provoking and immersive experience. However, please note that the game contains mature themes and may not be suitable for all players.