Awarded gamesGames of the Year
Game Designers AwardViewfinder
General Description
| Title | Viewfinder |
|---|---|
| Release | 2023/7/18 |
| Price | 2,800yen(tax included)(download ver) |
| Platform | PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 / Steam |
| Platform | THUNDERFUL PUBLISHING |
| Publisher | THUNDERFUL PUBLISHING |
| Developer | Sad Owl Studios |
| URL | https://www.sos.games/viewfinder |
| Copyright | © 2023 Sad Owl Studios Published by Thunderful Publishing AB |
Game Designers Award Reason
“Viewfinder,” a game selected for the Game Designers Award this year, was named as a candidate last year, but not selected after all because the game was on the Early Access period.
Regardless of last year’s status, we judge this game again this year. It received many supports from judges and received the award.
This is a puzzle game based on mapping plane photographs onto the three-dimension of the game’s world.
A 2D picture turns into a 3D, and 3D into 2D on the contrary.
The system allows players to walk into a trick art. The idea is one and only as well as easy to understand.
This game is not so difficult. If there is any chance, try and enjoy it.
Work Introduction
This first-person puzzle game is attractive and unique. You see the world through a new lens.
Reshape the beautiful world through your instant camera’s viewfinder in order to solve a variety of mind-bending puzzles.
It brings photos, paintings, sketches and postcards to life as you reshape reality and slowly uncovers the surprising mysteries that lie behind this colorful world.
Comment of the game producer
We are honored to have been considered for the Game Designers Award for the Japan Game Awards. We are thankful to all the Japanese game creators who have played, appreciated and suggested our game. We would also like to thank CESA for organizing events like this that recognize the hard work that we do to make games that people will enjoy.
Game Designer & Director, Matt Stark