Obsol33t [obsolete, written and adapted in reference to "leetspeak"] is a narrative-driven experience set in a government-controlled, "vaporpunk" future. Play through the eyes of a hacker, Jaison, to find ways around both the omnipresent surveillance system, and the inaccessibility of the city that he faces as a wheelchair user. Players can explore the vibrant 3D world via standard controls or a dual-mouse system, while progressing the story via 2D visual novel elements.
An early alpha was produced in just 8 weeks by the 4-man team - Soda Float - as a finalist entry in DARE Academy, 2018. As it was such a small team, we all undertook multiple roles. My primary were PR & social media, branding, narrative, and user interface. However, due to complications, I also underwent the level design for the entire demo. While inexperienced, I pursued the guidance of the DARE mentors and successfully produced the required 3-tiered floor plan. Furthermore, I also assisted in miscellaneous texturing jobs to support our 3D artist.
The finals were held at EGX Birmingham, at which the demo was exhibited with positive reception. The team, including myself, aim to take it further and hope to release a polished demo by late 2019.
Following EGX, Obsol33t was featured by reputable Indie reviewer Jupiter Hadley on Big Boss Battle. This can be read here.
An early alpha was produced in just 8 weeks by the 4-man team - Soda Float - as a finalist entry in DARE Academy, 2018. As it was such a small team, we all undertook multiple roles. My primary were PR & social media, branding, narrative, and user interface. However, due to complications, I also underwent the level design for the entire demo. While inexperienced, I pursued the guidance of the DARE mentors and successfully produced the required 3-tiered floor plan. Furthermore, I also assisted in miscellaneous texturing jobs to support our 3D artist.
The finals were held at EGX Birmingham, at which the demo was exhibited with positive reception. The team, including myself, aim to take it further and hope to release a polished demo by late 2019.
Following EGX, Obsol33t was featured by reputable Indie reviewer Jupiter Hadley on Big Boss Battle. This can be read here.
User Interface
Soda Float Business Cards & Branding
Parody Posters
Below is a set of posters that were used as set dressing and Easter eggs throughout the demo. Each of them is based on one of our fellow DARE competitors as a way to mark the event, to pay tribute to the experience we shared together, and as thanks for the support and bonds we all formed with each other.