Project info
- Developer Gavin Stewart
- Showcase year 2023
- Programme Game Design and Production
Synopsis
This project will explore how to effectively capture and enliven narratives of loss and grief in a game, using narrative design techniques. I will identify key techniques and theory, aiming to implement them into the design of my short game - a first person narrative focused game dealing with the impact of dementia. The main question driving my research is “how can narratives successfully capture themes of loss and grief in a meaningful and engaging way?” I believe that “meaningful” and “engaging” encapsulate the concept of “enlivening” these narratives, and involve creating an experience that players connect with, engage with and ultimately feel moved by. I also aim to “explore how interactive narratives and gameplay elements can be used to further enliven the narrative”. I will therefore critically evaluate theory and works in a similar vein to my own.
Capturing and Enlivening Narratives of Loss and Grief Through Narrative Design Techniques
This project will explore how to capture and enliven narratives of loss and grief, using narrative design techniques. I will implement these techniques in my first-person narrative focused game.
Credits
'Capturing and Enlivening Narratives of Loss and Grief Through Narrative Design Techniques' is a 2023 Digital Graduate Show project by Gavin Stewart, a Games Design and Production student at Abertay University.
Project Motivation
I have always been drawn to emotional, meaningful and impactful stories in films, books and games. I wanted to see how I could use the unique elements of games to tap into these aspects that I am drawn to, and in a sense try to make a game that I would want to play.
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