FCI wins Best Game Design at 48 Hour Folklore (Online) Game Jam

Winners during the prize-giving ceremony

Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Game Design students Hudson Goh Tai Run, Tan Yu Zhe, Cherry Cheng Sook Yin and FCI Deputy Dean for Student Development and Industrial Training Ts Ang Kok Yew won Best Game Design and RM2,000 cash prize at the 48 Hour Folklore (Online) Game Jam, held from 29 to 31 July 2022.

The event, which was held via Discord and Zoom, was organised by the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA). It aimed to create a platform for game developers to brainstorm, design, and collaboratively build a digital game within the folklore niche.

The team created a game called ‘Dendam Puteri’; it is a 2D action-adventure platformer game inspired by the story of Puteri Ulek Mayang. Upon playing the game, the players will get the chance to explore the story behind Puteri Ulek Mayang.

Hudson Goh said, “Time can be limited but not your creation.” While Tan said, “You will never know your potential until you push yourself out from your comfort zone. Work smart, don’t work hard.”

“Always make sure to check your mental health when you push yourself to do the unexpected,” shared Cherry Cheng. Finally, Ts Ang said, “Creativity has no boundaries. I’m very glad to have a very cooperative team that shows positive efforts!”

To explore the game, click here

Puteri Ulek Mayang on her journey to save the fisherman

Cherry Cheng, Tan, Ts Ang and Hudson Goh