This was an entry for Koia Game Jam 2022, a game jam focused on toxic cyber culture and the spreading of misinformation.

The game explores the theme of screen addiction, through the mechanic of a game within a game. The main goal is to navigate through the path to meet your friend. Avoiding the obstacles is relatively simple. After a while however, anxious thoughts begin to set in. The player has to distract themselves by collecting likes in a mobile game called Clout Chaser. The challenge is to keep avoiding the obstacles while keeping the character's mind at ease.

I wanted the sound design to emphasise the player's restless mind. As the player becomes increasingly desparate to check their phone, chaotic and creepy sound begins to fade in. This is contrasted against bright, sugary music once the player picks up their phone. The sound design of the phone game is inspired by games like Candy Crush, designed to hook players and maximise dopamine release.