Congratulations to member Sam Ramlu for the release of the demo for her narrative adventure game - How Was Your Day?!
Caught in a strange time loop and with her beloved dog, Beans, missing, 13-year-old Diya discovers that building meaningful connections is key to solving the sinister mystery in this beautifully illustrated 80s-themed narrative adventure. Can Diya break free from the endless cycle and find Beans? And what part does the festival of Diwali play in the unfolding mystery?
In an article discussion on GamesNight, Sam shared the inspiration behind her project. “If you think Stranger Things met Groundhog Day, you would get “How Was Your Day?”... This narrative is a coming-of-age story with themes around friendship, connection, getting out of your comfort zone and facing your fears."
The story has its roots in 1980’s Aotearoa, which Sam explains has been a fun time period to explore. “We have beautiful locations to discover, very quintessential New Zealand locations: a small-town, lakeside suburb, the dairy, the school, a lake and forest area, to name some. Imagine the South Island in New Zealand in an 80s setting. I’m loving getting (back) into all the great things about the 80s from a Kiwi point of view. The clothing, the music, collectable cards, and cassette tapes. Things like these add so much more depth to the story.”
Sam, we wish you and your team all the best in the evolution of this unique and beautiful game you’ve all created!
Check out the demo for How Was Your Day?