MEET OUR FINALISTS

Below are 6 final GAME CONCEPTS selected from our gallery presentations. PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEOS, PLAY THE GAMES, & Vote FOR YOUR FAVORITE on the next page!

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TEAM 1: DOLUS

"The most anticipated title using a complex choice system to create a dynamic narrative that reflects current social issues of 2017," -- STEMtendo developer

Dolus Presentation.webm

TEAM 2: KNIGHTS OF SALVATION

Knights of Salvation is an in-depth choice making game that delves into the complexities of the upper, middle, and lower class. Take charge as a Sergeant in the Templar Order, a group of demon hunters, and restore power to the Merchants' Guild of legend.

Knights of Salvation Video Recording.webm

Our presentation is to the left, explaining our game. Our website is available to the right.


Thank you for your consideration!

TEAM 3: Outside World

Outside World is 1st-person strategy game that depicts the challenges of the Syrian Refugees through symbolism. As Bradley, help your family out of a run-down house by solving the puzzles to escape the terrors! "A fun game that addresses a real-world issue!"

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TEAM 4: Outpost 111

Outpost 111 is a first-person, decision-based game, set 984 years in the future where villages are all that are left of the US. Depicting the death penalty through the use of symbolism, in the game you'll play as Kaden to help prove his innocence before he is sentenced to the ritual chair for his accused crimes and keep Outpost 111 from plundering into chaos.

Outpost 111 Presentation

Here is an audio recording of our presentation. Below is the presentation you can work through at your own pace. We also invite you to read our research over the death penalty.

Outpost 111
STEMtendo Essay

TEAM 5: Borders Between

Borders Between is multi-style game with a progression of levels that gradually build the story of two Bacterium on a journey to better their lives in a new world and the effects of their presence once they get there.

Borders Between Presentation.mp4

Test out the Borders Between for yourself! Click below

Immigration Essay
The Borders Between - Short Story Allegory - Hulen Howard & Collier Hanson

TEAM 6: THe Long Flight Home

A Long Flight Home is a top down adventure game where your main goal as the owl, is to collect worms to bring them back to the nest which represents the challenges children have in third world countries with education. Below is our presentation about our video game and our social issue.

Deep in a luscious green forest, a family of owls lived together. The owls loved each other very much, and their mother would do anything she could for the owlets. But one night, when their mother leaves the nest to get food for her children she does not return. Forcing the oldest sibling Acadius to leave the nest and find food for his brothers and sisters. Quickly grab worms for your family in this top down adventure game about an Owl trying to save his family!

GAMES ARE DOWNLOADABLE TO BE PLAYED ON WINDOWS COMPUTER*

THESE GAMES WILL NOT WORK ON CHROMEBOOKS, UNFORTUNATELY.