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Our Vanishing Summer
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& Caelan Gadwah-Meaden (He/him)
For MFA Thesis
Something terrible has happened. Adults are scrambling, but schoolkids continue their ordinary lives, spreading rumors and preparing to visit a classmate’s grave. This is a game about childhood, passing time, and finding the perfect rock.
Our Vanishing Summer - Trailer
Interview:
✧ In one or two sentences, describe the main themes present in your game.
How does reality shift when access to the truth is impossible. and what truths do we create instead? In the face of something tragic and compelling, can you find value in simply living?
✧ What was the inspiration of the game? What made your team decide to make this game specifically?
Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 Episode 2 started it all. Throughout the process, we were also inspired by Rashomon, Moon Remix RPG, Despelote, and Shin-chan: Me and and the Professor on Summer Vacation. As we experimented with different ideas focused around the Rashomon effect, we ultimately were drawn instead to the core idea that drove the project, our critique of sensationalization.
✧ Talk about your teammates! What was everyone's role?
Our Vanishing Summer was made by Caelan and Jib! Both of us did the game design and UI design, and we collaborated heavily in creating the world of the game! Caelan is our narrative designer, writer and programmer! Jib is our art director, 2D artist, and UI artist!
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