Inclusive Game Design - Part Two

Part 1:
This game opens with calming music and a clear story. As each level is passed, new educational content is unlocked which explains the game and the Iñupiat cultural ties. These educational videos (referred to as Cultural Insights in-game) are under two minutes in length, which fits the pacing of the gameplay itself. This makes for a smooth transition between learning and playing, keeping the audience involved. As the game progresses, the story continually grows and moves forward as the player does. This stylistic choice is directly tied to the Iñupiat style of storytelling, and conveys the importance placed on these stories.

Part 2:
Before I even began playing this game I explored the menu a bit, and was thrilled to discover how

many languages this game is available in! Another section of the menu led me to content that appears to unlock as you progress through the story. This content consisted of multiple educational videos detailing the way the importance of the Iñupiat culture. These videos made a point to explain that the Iñupiat people are not a thing of the past, but a current society with beautiful traditions and ways of life. I thought that the way these videos were shot was very professional and personal, as opposed to something that looks homemade. I think the effort and style of this video content provides

an inherent sense of credibility and importance to the information they shared. The way this content was so thoughtfully created and presented within the game is incredible, and makes me want to learn more as the content becomes available.