Role: Project Management, Narrative Design, Game Writing
Jest or Die! is a single-player, team-management game where the player auditions, and hires court jesters for their kingdom’s Royal Family.
2024 Global Game Jam
This project was developed during the 2024 Global Game Jam for the Theme “Make Me Laugh.”
We ended up coming together as an ambitious team of 9 to develop a short game demo using a mix of pixel art and 3D models, funny sound effects, enjoyable music, quick-paced mechanics, and a comedic narrative with a cast of diverse character elements. It was a blast!
The Narrative
The King has put out an URGENT decree requesting a comedy troupe that humors all the various lords and ladies, including himself. As the head of your very own comedy troupe, you are charged with discovering what your regal audience likes and dislikes about the performance style… but be warned: an angry King is a deadly King, and the Queen just loves feeding her very, VERY hungry snakes.
