Stories of the Real People (Demo)

Stories of the Real People aims to create a platform to record, adapt, and distribute stories from the rich and varied oral tradition of communities from across Alaska.  

~Proof of concept~

One Fully Narrated Story

"The Poachers and the Ircenrraq" narrated by George Young.

Two disrespectful hunters run afoul of the sneaky and uncompromising Ircenrraq.  After shooting but not collecting their catch, two hunters are seprated each chasing a different split of the flock. 

This story will contain between 5 and 8 minutes of narration, and a total runtime of around 15-20 minutes. 

Exploration Gameplay

Explore a lovingly realized snippet of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Interact with characters and minigames to bring the lively narration to even greater depth. 

4 Interaction Mini Games

Short games to enhance your immersion in the story.

• Duck Hunt
  • Quickly take shots at flying ducks 
• Willow Cutting
• Chop at the bases of dead willows to forge a new path.
  
• Sticky Mud
  • Get your boots un-stuck from the mud.
    
• Secret Finale Game
  • A secret and intense final mini-game

Art from local artists Ranger H. Fox and Milo Stickle-Frizzell

Timeline

This proof-of-concept vertical slice demo was produced over the summer of 2024 by  George Young, Wyatt White, Ranger H. Fox, and Ambrosio.