Maud Dog is a video game that I have been creating over the past year, but my first version of the story was written in 2020 as a short film script. Since 2020, I have experimented with telling the story in different formats – a novel, comic strips, and the interactive project that is the Maud Dog today! Click here for the trailer.
Check out some snippets from the game below ︎︎︎
The story follows a girl, Maud, as she evacuates her university after a nuclear catastrophe. On the journey home, she experiences unusual and frightening events. Followed by mysterious voices and shadows and haunted by a dark creature, Maud is ultimately forced to recognize that she may be the greatest obstacle in the way of getting home safely.
The interactive format of the game positions players in the first person, creating an intimate experience between player and Maud. The goal of this game is to serve as a creative expression of isolation and, in a more academic sense, this project seeks to address the role of interactivity and narrative mechanics in video games.
The interactive format of the game positions players in the first person, creating an intimate experience between player and Maud. The goal of this game is to serve as a creative expression of isolation and, in a more academic sense, this project seeks to address the role of interactivity and narrative mechanics in video games.
More Scenes from Maud Dog – Gas Station, Motel Exterior, Motel Interior