SUMMARY
Practically everyone has wanted to be an astronaut at least once, but can they imagine what is like the routine during a space mission? Mission Sirius to Mars is an interactive and educational pixel art game in which the player is an astronaut in a spaceship going to Mars. The character aims to stay alive and healthy throughout the journey to the planet. In addition to performing activities, the player will be able to learn about the role of a crew member in space travel, their obligations and leisure activities. Embark on this journey to the red planet!
HOW WE ADDRESSED THIS CHALLENGE
Our game is aimed at young people between 10 - 15 years old, who are interested in space travel but don't know where to start researching. We are aware that nowadays many kids or teenagers are not attracted to science, and those who are interested might find the language of a scientific subject too complicated.
Space missions are fundamental for understanding the universe, and for developing new technologies. These two items are extremely important in case our planet ever becomes uninhabitable, we will have enough knowledge and technologies to identify which planets are habitable and meet our needs, and eventually move to them. However, as much as we have advanced technology, space missions are still unpredictable and have a high level of difficulty.
For this reason, we thought of a simple and easy-to-understand game to captivate young audiences, that at the same time shows how important, arduous and even fun space travels are.