Manu (Loressa)

A peaceful text-heavy interactive story exploring sustainably tending to growth and community, featuring lo-fi beats, vaporwave aesthetics and a touching narrative. Set in Aotearoa (New Zealand), the game teaches both farming basics and gives a glimpse into Māori traditions.

Created over 48 hours for the Regenerate game jam.

Art: Mihail Tsyatsko (@Amorph.studio)

Music: Anthony Richards (AnthonyRichards.itch.io)

Code: Loressa (loressa.itch.io)

Writing: Loressa

Design: Loressa, nzKieran (nzKieran.itch.io)

A special thanks to the hosts of the Regenerate jam for their education and guidance. 

Thanks to Wikipedia and the New Zealand government for external links.  

A very special thanks for the education and wisdom granted to us during this experience. 

Ngā mihi nui ki a kōutou kātoa ngā Rangatira who kindly contributed to and guided us in this mahi. 

We acknowledge and thank them, their ancestors and their warmth and openness in sharing their wisdom, knowledge and stories. 

Mauriora!

- Aroha Healion and Tihikura Hohaia of Parihaka 

- Barry Soutar (Ngāti Porou)

- Hermione McCallum-Haire (Tūwharetoa)