Mother Nature: EcoDash, a new endless runner for Android, tackles environmental issues head-on. Developed by BOM (Birmingham Open Media), a UK-based arts organization, this game features a unique collaborative design process. Eleven to eighteen-year-old girls from Powered by CAN, a youth project, significantly contributed to the game's art style and mechanics.
What Makes Mother Nature: EcoDash Stand Out?
Players embody Mother Nature, a Black female scientist, tasked with purifying a polluted city and rescuing animals from the clutches of Smog, the game's antagonist. Gameplay involves dodging pollution, collecting air purifiers, and managing a smog meter to avoid being engulfed by toxic clouds. Beyond the core running and jumping mechanics, the game incorporates rescue missions. Players encounter endangered animals throughout the city and must guide them to the rainforest for safe release.
BOM's objective was to create a fun, accessible way to educate players about climate change and air pollution. The game is enhanced with power-ups, shields, and bonus items to aid players in their mission.
Mother Nature: EcoDash delivers a simple yet impactful message through engaging gameplay. Download it from the Google Play Store to experience it firsthand.
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