Daydream Fantasy｜白日狂想

Genre: 2D puzzle meta-game
Hardware: Leap Motion
Software: Unity(C#)
Time: September 2021 ~ May 2022
Position: Individual project

Overview

Daydream Fantasy is a 2D puzzle meta-game with mechanics that require an external device, Leap Motion, for gesture recognition. Players will enter the dream world of an old computer in the form of a pair of hands and face a series of witty and treacherous puzzle challenges.

Inspiration

The inspiration for Daydream Fantasy comes from the concept of the “inner child,” which is a psychological concept, often considered a semi-independent subpersonality and a part of the self. The process of self-exploration often involves a journey of self-fragmentation and self-compassion. The concept of the inner child has deeply influenced me, prompting me to contemplate how to transform the sense of fragmentation and compassion I experience into a gaming experience.

Starting from the establishment of communication, I want a game that features a core character beyond the player’s control. Progression in the game requires the participation of both the in-game character and the player. This implies that players will participate in the game world as who they are, rather than through an avatar. Therefore, I assigned a personality to the device used by players – a lonely and somewhat neurotic old computer. Utilizing gesture recognition devices, players are endowed with the ability to “reach into the screen,” and thus, the game was born.

Gesture Recognition

Image from: https://www.ultraleap.com/leap-motion-controller-whats-included/

Implementing single-hand gesture recognition using Leap Motion. Unity developers can easily define hand models and personalize gestures by distinguishing between fingers through the use of Leap Motion’s pre-packaged header files.