Reverie of Awakening

Reverie of Awakening Team (Sara Almasoud, Xiaoya Huang, Yi Wang, Linyuan Gong, Haohan Cui, Siyu Ming)

Artwork Description:

Reverie of Awakening is a VR game project aiming to free players from unrevealed depression hidden in the depths of their minds. we drew inspiration from the surreal experiences of the pandemic, where reality can feel as absurd as a dream, and invisible depression can overshadow people's spirits. In Chinese tradition, butterflies symbolize the blurred line between reality and dreams. We've crafted four game stages inspired by the butterfly's life cycle. Each stage represents the journey of being ensnared by depression, overcoming negative emotions, and ultimately embracing the freedom of a positive mindset.

The game begins with the player in their own room, where they are free to splash ink all over the room to release their stressful mentality via the function of MR. They then embark on a dreamy VR experience, gradually releasing chaotic mentality and breaking the grip of negative emotions. In the final part of this VR experience, they can collect the seeds of dream flowers. After returning to reality, the player can wash away previous chaotic graffiti in the room by planting and watering the seeds, thereby decorating it with delicate dream flowers.