Discussing Death

Discussing Death is a narrative platforming game based on understanding stages of grief and bereavement. The game was developed from January to May 2022 as a collaboration between Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), Abertay University, and Megacat.

In the game, the leader of your peaceful island has died and the island has split apart. It is now up to you to help the inhabitants process the idea of death and bring the island back together. Collect items, answer questions, and help others to understand concepts such as death, funerals, and coping with grief.

The goal of the project is to help children understand the concept of death and dying without using indirect language. The player will encounter emotions that are commonly felt when dealing with the loss of a loved one.

To donate to CHAS, please visit chas.org.uk/donate.

Credits:

Production: Owen Cook
Design: Curtis Long, Jack Friel, Gonçalo Rabaça
Code: Connor Condon, Graham Bell
Art: Lewis Vettraino, Katherine Savage