Poena Vivendi

This project was part of a module focused on experimental approaches to game design.

This game is an exploration of my own mental health. It's somewhat autobiographical, as my approach to experimentation focused on including personal context that would be impossible for someone without significant knowledge of me and my life to understand, as I sought to play with obscure symbolism while investigating themes of trauma, mental illness and survival.

I took advice from Dr Howard throughout the module to ensure the project was handled sensitively, and his expertise into esoteric and occult game design greatly influenced my approach to design. The game is still a work in progress due to circumstances during the year that impacted development.