The unspoken mundane struggle of the invisible…
Breathless
… is an interactive narrative walking simulation experience about the invisible life struggle of a Chinese international student. The player plays as John Dou to experience and observe the onset of his first depression and the struggle to get his life back from the mental downfall.
Breathless - Trailer
About This Project
Breathless is my master’s thesis for my M.F.A degree at the University of Southern California.
This project intends to bring exposure to the ordinary lives of Chinese international students as well as to promote the conversation and education on mental health amongst the international student community.
Available on PC for download at our Itch.io page.
Breathless - Gameplay Footage
Experience
Over the course of the game, the player will feel pressured, depressed, and lonely while experiencing disassociation from the character.
The Experience is set in between two worlds: the everyday reality and John’s own inside world. This project intends to touch on the subjects of college teenager depression and also the marginalized group of international students. By telling the story of an individual, this experience hopes to show the players a slice of life and, in turn, help the player see and understand more about international students and what our lives could be.
Team
This project has been created by a large, diverse group of people.
For the full team list, please see our blog page.
Contribution
Creative Director | Game, Narrative, Audio Designer
Producer | Audio Engineer
