Gaia's Wrath

Gaia's Wrath is a fantasy runner game in which you take on the role of Gaia, the goddess of nature. Eliminate the creatures that poison your air and mind, and rebuild your shield before the creatures destroy you. Test your reflexes by avoiding the obstacles that stand in your way and feel the adrenaline rush as you progress. Time is running out, will you find your own answer at the end of the road?

Features 

• 3D and 2D graphics: navigate Gaia in a strange and dreamlike universe.
• An electrifying atmosphere
• Simple controls with mouse and keyboard
• A game for all ages

Backstory

This game was created during the week-long jam, Women In Game Jam 2021, that took place in September 2021. The theme of the jam was Atmosphere :

What if you could help create a sustainable planet and a safer world for women? Create a game or interactive experience that communicates the idea of protective layers.

We wanted to represent the negative thoughts and toxicity of the environment that women face in our game, as these frequently obstruct their path to success. The metaphor of nature exemplifies this. To conserve oxygen, Mother Earth (Gaia) attempts to trap toxic fumes in the ground and plants. Neither of these battles against social injustice nor environmental collapse can be won alone, and we must all work together to create a world that is both sustainable and safe. This collaborative support is represented by protective layers that shield Gaia from the harsh world around her, whereas the world's toxicity manifests as malice, which Gaia must destroy.

Credits

• Programming : Charlotte Nicaudie, Pouyan Shekari-Kiani
• Art : Elin Abrahamsen, Amy Dolphin
• Project management : Blandine Masselin
• Game design : All

SFX : Magic spells - Water by WOW Sound,  from the Unity asset store. https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/audio/sound-fx/magic-spells-water-193538

Music : Air by Bosnow,  from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/air. License code: F3BWYXISOFBCWN48