2 Rationale – Green Considerations

“Forest Cleanup Shooter” is an excellent example of how video games can be a powerful tool to raise awareness about environmental issues, although shooters are not the genre most associated with environmental awareness, they can be very effective in conveying important messages. In this case, the motivation behind this game allows us to address several aspects such as:

1. Environmental awareness: The main objective of the game is to destroy the garbage bags scattered around the environment that we find on our journey in the forest. Not only does this make litter cleaning a core mechanic of the game, but it also underscores the importance of keeping our natural environments free of waste. By involving players in this task, they are constantly reminded of the need to take care of the environment.
2. Nature Immersion: This game has been designed with the use of realistic 3D graphics to immerse players in a natural forest environment. Tree details, wildlife sounds, and atmospheric lighting create an immersive experience that highlights the beauty of nature. This immersion helps players develop an emotional connection to the environment, which provides greater awareness and will increase their desire to protect it in real life.
3. Meaningful Gameplay Mechanics: The use of the bow and arrows not only adds a fun and challenging element to the game, but also teaches players about precision and patience. Destroying garbage bags becomes a necessary clean-up task for the preservation of the forest. This allows players to change their perception of cleanliness and conservation, making them attractive and rewarding. On the other hand, the realistic physics of the arrows and the dynamic feedback of interactive objects, such as garbage bags, make the game rewarding and educational.
4. Scoring and Challenge System: The scoring system rewards players for each bag of trash destroyed, encouraging exploration and accuracy. In addition, time-based challenges, hidden trash bags, and difficulty progression keep players engaged and motivated to keep playing. Not only does this enhance the gameplay’s gameplay, but it also reinforces the educational message of underlying environmental conservation throughout.
5. Long-Term Impact: When faced with the environmental challenges posed in the game of cleaning up the forest, players will internalize the conservation message. The idea is that the positive experience of the video game is transferred to real life, where the awareness and behaviour of the players becomes more active in the protection of the environment.