Let's get hyped to play each other's games by giving a little preview of what we can expect. Which Atlas Obscura page inspired you to make a game? What engine do you plan to use? These decisions aren't set in stone, and you can feel free to change. It's just interesting to know what everyone is working on.
Since I'm asking everyone, I'll start. My Atlas Obscura page is about 10 places related to Edgar Allen Poe: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/edgar-allan-poe-places and I'm going to either make an interactive narrative in Twine or try my hand at RPG maker. Not sure which just yet.
I think I'm gonna make a ttrpg either about this duck utopia: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/duck-pest-control or about a trip through Bulgaria: https://www.atlasobscura.com/unusual-trips/bulgaria
i was thinking of doing this: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/wonders-of-new-york-map
it's a stylish map of a small, but very packed area of nyc in the 1950s
i was thinking of making a 3d version of this map in unity and using the numbers on the map as part of the gameplay. however, im aware of how ambitious this is, so i might change my idea if it becomes more than i can handle (as a solo amateur lol). this is def one of the more unique jams ive found, and i am really looking forward to doing this!
A 3D recreation does sound daunting. Another possibility is a 2D recreation with the numbers opening up to a visual novel-type screen with a mystery embedded (sort of like Where in New York is Carmen Sandiego?). Or an "80 Days" style journey. There are so many possibilities here! I can't wait to see what you make!
