Aqualensia

Aqualensia is a 2D creature collection game that educates players about underwater marine animals and the threats they experience. As an underwater photographer working with the Marine Association for Research, Learning, and Investigation (MARLIN), the player must dive in different locations to snap photos of various sea creatures where each photograph reveals more information about the animal. They must correctly identify its species by matching this information in relation to a gallery exhibit’s plaque information, allowing the player to learn more about each creature. However, the player will also be met with challenges such as pollution and poaching that are too hostile for some species. Filling up the gallery raises the citizens’ awareness of the island’s biodiversity and the threats to it, in turn earning donations that will enable the player to unlock more locations and fund conservation efforts. Through the display of marine animals and the challenges they face, Aqualensia aims to raise awareness and promote empathy towards these creatures, hopefully inspiring players to become advocates for the protection of marine biodiversity.

A thesis presented to the Department of Information Systems and Computer Science, Ateneo de Manila University

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Digital Game Design and Development

💙 Crafted with heart by Dagny Yenko