In 2021, Danish video game developer Bedtime Digital Games will release 'Figment: Creed Valley,' a unique action-adventure game that takes place within the human mind. The game follows up the original 'Figment,' which similarly features a pair of heroic characters named Dusty and Piper.
In the Creed Valley sequel, players will have to navigate the whimsical world, solving puzzles and overcoming a series of challenges that will lead them through an exploration of "The Mind’s two fundamental states: Open-minded and Closed-minded." Players will be able to switch between the two states throughout the game, and will have to adapt to the changing environment that each one brings as they work to combat the nightmares that are quickly spreading.
Nightmare-Combating Adventure Games
'Figment: Creed Valley' is a Puzzle-Filled Dream World
Trend Themes
1. Adventure Games Within the Mind - Creating innovative games that explore mental states and dream worlds could present new opportunities in the gaming industry.
2. Interactive Puzzles as Part of Storytelling - Integrating puzzles and challenges as an integral part of game storytelling creates opportunities for unique gaming experiences.
3. Switching Between States of Mind to Complete Tasks - Developing games that require players to adapt to changing mental states can offer new challenges and engagement opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Integrating more complex and imaginative storylines that utilize mental states and dream worlds in games may attract more players and increase engagement.
2. Education - Using tech-enabled puzzles and games that explore mental states and dream worlds can create effective learning opportunities for psychology and neuroscience students.
3. Mental Health - Developing mentally stimulating games that aid in treating anxiety and nightmares through Mental Health advocacy programs may create new opportunities for engagement and disruption in the mental health industry.