WHISPERS

Description

Is an intimate, narrative-driven experience set in a retro-styled 2124, where players step into the shoes of a spy navigating the complexities of the gaming industry. The game centers on networking at a futuristic video game launch, blending suspenseful dialogue with themes of workplace abuse, discrimination, and mental health. With two main characters and multiple branching endings, **Whispers** explores trust, vulnerability, and the search for community in a challenging environment. Developed by Elisabeth Rose Astwood and Olivier Bouchard for the Just Play Jam 2023, the game features a haunting atmosphere and minimalist art style, emphasizing emotional depth over action. Sound design includes ambient crowd noise and atmospheric effects, sourced ethically from platforms like Pixabay. Created with respect for Indigenous lands, the project acknowledges the Kanien'kehá:ka Nation and the historical significance of Tiohtià:ke/Montréal as a gathering place. No AI tools were used in its creation. A poignant, thought-pro.