Summary
Ocean Adventurer is a browser-based educational game about marine ecology in New Zealand, aiming at young children. It is set to release soon.Contributions
My girlfriend is responsible for the art and animation, while I handled the programming, sound effects, and musical composition.Duration of the Project
On-and-off for three years.
Puzzles and Environmental Awareness
The game encourages children to learn about the ocean and its ecosystems through interactive puzzles.All puzzles are designed to be both fun and educational, involving natural behaviors of marine creatures.
Real-time Simulations
We developed 2D simulations that work in real time, showcasing the beauty of marine life. Examples include a dynamic bait ball with hundreds of sardines reacting to predators, an interactable kelp forest, and variations of schooling fish.All algorithms are tested to run at a minimum of 20 FPS, making it possible to play the game on $100 phones or tablets.
