Frame of Mind (Rubijam & Scientific Game Jam 2024)

Description

Is a thought-provoking, top-down 3D game developed during the Rubijam & Scientific Game Jam 2024. Players step into the mind of someone struggling with disorientation, anxiety, loneliness, and hallucinations. The game's environment—once familiar—becomes a shifting, labyrinthine maze that reflects the protagonist's inner turmoil. Designed with input from a PhD candidate, the experience blends narrative depth, atmospheric visuals, and jugabilidad mechanics rooted in real psychological insight. Rather than reinforcing harmful stereotypes linking mental illness to violence, the team focuses on humanizing the experience. Specific diagnoses are intentionally left out to encourage empathy and broader understanding. Every corridor, shadow, and sound is crafted to immerse players in the emotional complexity of mental health struggles. Frame of Mind offers a rare, respectful look into the mind of someone affected by psychological distress. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion in storytelling. This game truly challenges expectations and invites deeper reflection.