Monsters vs Virus
Welcome to Camp Macaroon!
The most popular summer holiday spot for monsters, where the fun never stops...not even in the presence of the Forest Virus!
Although the term COVID-19 or objects such as face masks or test swabs are not mentioned, these concepts can be found through metaphors and tools that the player must use to achieve a successful playthrough.
More details and download here:
https://fd.ort.edu.uy/novedades/monstruos-vs-virus-videojuego-que-busca-ganarle-al-covid
Fact sheet:
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Educational health game for children. In partnership with Hospital Britanico and Universidad ORT Uruguay.
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Genre: Time management.
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Languages: English and Spanish
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Ages: 8 to 12
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Platform: Mobile
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Team: 7 members.
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Development: 3 months
Monsters vs Virus is a children's educational time management game in both English and Spanish for mobile platforms meant to teach players from 8 to 12 years old how to protect themselves against COVID-19.
It was created in partnership with British Hospital and ORT University Uruguay with a team of 7 members and in the course of three months.
The game is centered on a monster summer camp where the sudden appearance of a rapidly growing virus threatens the safety of all those who are in close contact. It is up to the player to delay the spread of the disease by following security protocols such as respecting maximum capacity of each location, using protective shields and identifying who was infected to be isolated. The player’s goals are to look after the campers' wellbeing, while also making sure they have an enjoyable summer experience.
Goal: Educate children on the importance of taking care of one's health, not only for their own personal benefit but for everyone else around them as well. Ideally, children will be able to associate the events and consequences inside the game with the new reality that we are currently experiencing and generate positive changes regarding the importance of respecting health protocols.
My role:
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Game writer
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Narrative designer