Microtalk - Finding Strength in the Struggle: On Creating a Social Impact Game
summary
A 3D visual novel called Solace State models democratic erosion and civic resistance by turning interviews with Hong Kong activists and comparative democracy research into playable social dynamics. It started as a walking simulator whose blank-faced NPCs encouraged sneaking, so design switches to choice-driven social network play and a wedding seat planning document to track shifting alliances. Aesthetic tools include hacking transitions and diegetic text; the pivot to choice mechanics noticeably improves engagement and thematic clarity.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:25What is a social impact game
- 1:20Finding your purpose
- 2:58Rebeccas story
- 5:13Sol Estate trailer
- 7:00Research
- 9:28Narrative Design
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