Project Specs
Eco-Rescuers: Jungle Guardians.
A cooperative multiplayer game designed to raise awareness about climate change and environmental conservation.
Overview Brief
Set in a jungle devastated by wildfires, players work together to extinguish fires, rescue injured animals, and restore habitats within a limited time. The project aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Climate Action (13), Life on Land (15), Good Health (3), and Partnerships for the Goals (17).
“How can video games be used as an interactive tool to educate players about climate crises and encourage teamwork in addressing environmental challenges?”
The Objective
Combine environmental storytelling with real-time gameplay challenges to inspire awareness and behavioural change through immersive learning.
Key Features
4 Core Verticals
Cooperative multiplayer for up to four players, built around team-based interactions.
Expansive jungle level with fire zones, debris, and wildlife rescue areas.
Dynamic effects for fire spread, vegetation regrowth, and wildlife movement.
Sustainability framing — gameplay challenges mapped to UN SDG outcomes.
Methods & Technology
Operational Stack
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Version Control
GitHub
Level Design
Terrain sculpting + interactive environments
PM
Trello · Miro
In Motion & Interfaces
Interactive Captures
Real-time Gameplay Footage
Video Capture
Project Outcomes & Impact
Key Milestones
Playable prototype with dynamic fire spread, resource management, and restoration mechanics.
Immersive Wildfire level integrating sustainability challenges into engaging play.
Positive playtest feedback on the balance between education and entertainment.
Foundation set for future expansions into other ecological-disaster scenarios.