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The Center for Computational Experience houses UCSC’s five games-related research labs including the Expressive Intelligence Studio – one of the largest technical game research groups in the world. CCE boasts one of the largest interdisciplinary faculties, drawn from Computer Science, Psychology, Economics, Computer Engineering, Literature, Theater, and Art.

Containment for Derangement

(2023)

This twine-based game places the player in the midst of a sudden catastrophe: a killer mist has fallen upon the world, making anything that isn't closed-off or indoors uninhabitable. 

As the player, you are placed in both control and, in a sense, in the mind of an unnamed protagonist as they both come to terms with, struggle, and push through this sudden circumstance. You play and watch as the protagonist starts to lose their mind, until, by some stroke of luck, something changes...

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Trial

(2022)

The twine-based game “Trial” puts the spotlight on an unconventional court case that happened in a futuristic eraof fantasy. Instead of resolving the accusation by reasoning and debating in court, defendantswill have to count on their own adaptability and fight for a chance to survive on the most ruthlessbattleground.

“You” the player, have no idea why and how “you” would be sent to this brutal trial as adefendant. Confronting the severest charge by the court, the player needs to survive a dangerous environment and prove their innocence if possible.

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Flee the Dungeon

(2022)

Being designed as an anti-conventional movement-based RPG game, Flee the Dungeon allows players to experience the Zelda-style adventure from the perspective of monsters. 

As the so-called “monsters” (i.e., a bubble slime) who were living peacefully in the dungeon, the players have to face the fact that they’re being hunted by those so-called “warriors” for “greater goods”.

  • 1 supplemental ZIP

Dear Bubble

(2022)

A cute puzzle game about being a hedgehog that really likes a bubble and decides to bring it everywhere with a string. The hedgehog must be careful not to pop the bubble while collecting mushrooms. The design goal of the game is to tell a short story about emotional attachment and being able to let go of the things people like.

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乌云

(2022)

星际宇航员来到乌云笼罩的星球,他们会遭遇什么恐怖到了极点?

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Whispers搜索复制

(2022)

This is a Cthulhu style link-based game made using Twine. In the game, the player plays the role of an explorer who breaks into a mysterious castle. Whispers of terror and unspeakable doom would await him.

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Burst Your Bubble

(2022)

The player takes on the role of a timid and shy school-aged kid who wants nothing else than to fit in and find a sense of belonging amongst a sea of strangers.

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Dear Bubble

(2022)

A cute puzzle game about being a hedgehog that really likes a bubble and decides to bring it everywhere with a string. The hedgehog must be careful not to pop the bubble while collecting mushrooms. The design goal of the game is to tell a short story about emotional attachment and being able to let go of the things people like.

  • 1 supplemental ZIP

Ghost Night

(2022)

Ghost Night is a scary and ridiculous adventure game. This game gives players a lot of experience goals. Players need to explore carefully, find clues, find out the conspiracy behind this abandoned hospital, and try to unite with or reasonably support teammates to achieve a perfect ending. Players will experience elements of horror, tension and absurdity and learn the importance of caution and unity. Of course, there are also some unexpected endings, which are absurd and different, which are the easter eggs of the game. Hope you have fun in this game!

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Deep dark fantasy

(2022)

This is an action dungeon barrage shooter where you play as an adventurer to enter the dungeon and defeat terrifying monsters.

  • 1 supplemental ZIP