A Collaboration between UF and Kyoto University during UF in Japan: Cross Cultural Engineering Study Abroad Program
Saigai Solves is an exploration/puzzle game that focuses on educating players about natural disasters.
Saigai Solves' overarching goal is to educate players about natural disasters. This includes:
- How to prepare for a natural disaster (if possible)
- What to do when a natural disaster occurs
- How to recover from a natural disaster
To convey the information about natural disasters, Saigai Solves allows the user to traverse an overworld map and select one of multiple specially marked locations. Selecting a location will provide the user with a unique minigame tied to the location's context. Completing the minigame will reward the user with a Saigai Card, a cool collectible that provides informational tidbits about natural disasters and how to combat them.
Players can quickly recall natural disaster information from their collected Saigai Cards on the "gallery" screen, which is accessible from the game's start screen.
We had 8 weeks in total to ideate, create, and finalize the game, working in a team of 7. The UF section of the team was responsible for creating the game, and the Kyoto University students completed research and use-case studies for the game. During production, I was responsible for all art assets and character animations. This also included the 3D versions of the cards and the UI elements seen throughout the game.
Minigame 1 Card
Minigame 2 Card
Minigame 3 Card
The original Sprite Sheet
The back of the collectible cards
Minigame 2 BG
