Wandering

Wandering is fundamentally a walking simulator that follows the story of a fox in a magical forest environment. The fox, like the player, is magically transported into an unfamiliar forest filled with anthropomorphic animals. Like most walking simulators, our game allows for the player to discover the world around them by exploration, guided by an overarching narrative and side quests that take the player through several mini-environments and plot-lines. The overall aesthetics of our game are appropriate for all ages, but may appeal to younger audiences by nature of the art and simple mechanics. While the player engages in discovery of themselves as well as the fictional world around them, our overarching narrative invites the player to engage in discovery of the greater reality of natural environments in real life. 

The magical animals in the forest draw parallels to the situation of animals in their natural habitats that are plagued by human actions and lack of action. They tell a very real story of deforestation, climate change, and pollution. Their anthropomorphism allows for greater sympathy and connection to the player, as well as lends a voice to their situation that real animals otherwise lack. Through this game, we hope to entertain, but also educate players about the reality that surrounds the destruction of nature.