Todd and I had a blast working on
Heartbeat - Lightning Runners; check it out! Developed in collaboration with
Digital Eskimo for the
University of Western Sydney, this puzzle-platformer is aimed at addressing health and culture with aboriginal children in Sydney, Australia.
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AAAAaaaah! It's a Dooligah!!! |
We designed unique puzzles for each level, so progress involves avoiding baddies as well as solving problems related to health.
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Kuti wonders, "What could be wrong? And why is sewage pouring into the wetland?" |
Also, unlike any game we've made up to this point, this one has a ferocious end-game boss!
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If you think this is ugly, wait until he starts spitting phlegm. |
Hope you enjoy the game, and let us know what you think!