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A short (2-3h~) narrative-driven first-person exploration and puzzle game in which three zoomorphic teenagers go through a maturation process as they wander through the mystical Sanctuary of the Old Well, discovering its history and meeting other curious visitors.

Game concept

After a severe fire and a hurried restoration, the Old Well sanctuary finally reopens its doors. 

Home to the well whose water has long been linked to a series of superstitions about “starting anew,” the natural park’s reopening draws all kinds of anthropomorphic animals who wish to turn their lives around...or simply take a pleasant stroll through nature, far from their daily worries. 

The grand opening unexpectedly reunites three teenagers who, despite once being quite close, lost touch after finishing compulsory secondary school. As they get to know each other better and reflect on where their lives are headed, they begin to sense that the sanctuary may have a life of its own.

Sinopsis

Building on the tradition of environmental/enactive storytelling and inspired by modern forms of the Walking Simulator genre, The Well’s Blessing incorporates the idea of ritual through puzzles “hidden” in the environment that not only articulate the unveiling of the Sanctuary's past but, more importantly, are closely intertwined with the protagonists’ development.

The ambiguity of the supernatural, as opposed to the certainty of reason, provides a fertile ground for the process of external and internal discovery that the three teenagers undergo.

Through an interactive soundtrack and experimental art direction, the impression that the environment is ‘alive’ is reinforced, enhancing this space of transformation.

Key aspects

- A Short Hike (Adam Robinson-Yu. 2019)
- Proteus (Ed Key, David Kanaga. 2013)
- The Witness (Thekla Inc. 2016)
- Night in the Woods (Infinite Fall. 2017)
- Stalker (Andréi Tarkovski. 1979)

Inspirations

Originally conceived as Gerard San Miguel’s Final Degree Project in Audiovisual Communication (UPF), the project is part of ARSENAL's GAMEPLAY incubation programme.

The team now includes Tancla (WYRMHALL: Brush and Banter, Dice of God, Dragon Drop) as composer, Kel Dopacio (Neva) as animator, and Roland Sierra and Alex Baciu as additional level designers/writers.

We are currently working on a vertical slice to push the game forward. We have a playable prototype, a teaser, and a game design document (GDD), among other resources.

Project status

Itch.io page

BIG STRETCH Community server

Development Twitter account

Developer's LinkedIn account (Gerard San Miguel)

Composer's Soundcloud account (Tancla) 

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The Well's Blessing

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