Promising Hope [By Kintsugames] Does It get any better?
Submission Date
5-5-2024
Resource Type
Moving Image (e.g. animations, movies, television programs)
File Format
Website
File Size and Duration
Not Applicable
Format Note
Game Engine: Promising Hope uses Unity. Unity is a trademark or registered trademark of Unity Technologies in Australia or elsewhere., Unity. Copyright 2005-2024, Unity, Audio Engine: FMOD Studio by Firelight Technologies Pty Ltd
Version
Prototype
Abstract
A young girl wonders to herself while playing with the toys in her bedroom. Meet Hope, a curious young girl growing up in late 90s Australia. Her parents were young and in love, probably, at some stage. They have just forgotten how to love properly. As Hope grows up, she realises why her Grandad never visits, and her friends don't enjoy sleeping over. It's a hard reality to come to terms to - so it's a good thing she's got her trusty GameGirl! The darn thing is just constantly out of batteries.
Promising Hope is a somber game treated by a team of students at SAE in Brisbane as part of their final project. The game features strong language, themes of DV, addiction and abuse. We believe now more than ever, we need to talk about the different ways domestic violence can manifest, for those involved and those who witness it. We dedicate this game to all of the women who have been lost to male violence in 2023 and 2024 during the development of this project.
Note
Does It Get Any Better? [Game]
Development Team:
Production: Mikki Finn
Game Direction: Mikki Finn
Design: Mikki Finn, Xander Pattison
Story: Mikki Finn, Dan Stacey, Xander Pattison
Writing: Mikki Finn, Dan Stacey, Xander Pattison, Isaac Bigum
UI: Mikki Finn, Dan Stacey
Programming: Mikki Finn, Isaac Bigum, Wyatt Styles
Art Direction: Zoe Franks, Mikki Finn
Concept Art: Xander Pattison, Zoe Franks
3D Overworld Assets: Zoe Franks
2D Overworld Assets: Xander Pattison
2D Minigame Assets: Xander Pattison
Animation: Zoe Franks
Music: Isaac Bigum
SFX and Sound Design: Wyatt Styles, Isaac Bigum|
Marketing: Dan Stacey
Legal Operations: Xander Pattison
Administration: Isaac Bigum.
Voice Recording:
Post Production Lead: Wyatt Styles
Casting Director: Mikki Finn
Casting Associate: Isaac Bigum
Casting Assistant, Xander Pattison, Wyatt Styles
Voice Recording Engineers: Wyatt Styles, Isaac Bigum
Dialogue Edtiors: Wyatt Styles, Isaac Bigum
Lead Voice Director: Mikki Finn
Assistant Voice Director: Wyatt Styles, Isaac Bigum
Cast:
Hope Jones: Malithi Weragama
Bill Jones: Scott Belcher
Sharon Jones: Heather Groves
Joe Jones: Trent Warren
Bill’s Boss: Trent Warren
Darcy: Heather Groves
Tracey: Mikki Finn
Bill’s Friend: Trent Warren
Answering Machine: Scott Belcher
Platform: itch.io.
Audience
Mature (M) - moderate impact language/themes, includes violence/nudity, not restricted to 15+
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Bigum, I., Finn, M., Franks, Z., Pattison, X., Stacey, D., & Styles, W. (2024). Promising Hope : Does It get any better? [Bachelor's Major Project, SAE University College]. Creo.