MICHAEL VANDERMEER

Sparx 2

Sparx 2 is an e-therapy top down adventure game set in a fantasy setting with 7 levels each designed teach players different cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. It was designed by Metia Interactive along side a team of doctors at University of Auckland as an engaging resource for teenagers dealing with depression. This sequel was designed to modernise the original Sparx for the modern mobile phone using audience.

As Art Lead Michael managed the team of artists, was responsible for the updated game design, level design and gameplay scripting, user interface design, special effects and 3D character rigging and animation.