Ascend (SGD103)

Ascend is a 2D platformer that delves into the subject of male depression and pushes the boundaries of what games are capable of creating and discussing, while staying faithful to the platforming gameplay players love and expect.

Ascend aims to address men’s mental health issues focusing on depression in young men and its causative factors. The expected results of playing are to educate players about psychological health using an indirect player setting concerning improving personal issues. 

Once completed this project will consist of one section of the game completely playable and interactable with by the player. This project is important because, mental health issues for men are often overlooked or under discussed in both public and personal settings. 

This game shall strive to educate in a non-invasive setting about mental health issues and the causation for young men; and then empower the player to overcome those within the game world and hopefully within their personal life therefore after.