Whimsy Attic

Whimsy Attic

Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds and dreams come alive in a stunning virtual reality experience. In this captivating adventure, players will be transported to an attic filled with immersive objects that hold the keys to surreal dreamscapes, waiting to be unlocked.

Surrealism aims to revolutionise the human experience. It balances a rational vision of life with one that asserts the power of the unconscious and dreams. The movement’s artists find magic and strange beauty in the unexpected, uncanny, disregarded, and unconventional. At the core of their work is the willingness to challenge imposed values and norms, and a search for freedom.

Imagine standing in the centre of a room surrounded by a diverse array of fascinating objects—a life-like painting in another dimension, a magical music box with a strange noise, a breathtaking painting that seems to pulsate with life, an ancient book whispering forgotten tales, and a mysterious computer glowing with untold secrets. Each object holds a portal to a unique and mesmerising dream world, where reality bends and dreams become tangible.

The attic will gradually transform as you immerse yourself in the dreamscapes. The once unfamiliar space becomes a haven, a sanctuary where you can return between your adventures, forming a deeper connection with your surroundings. It becomes a place of solace, a true home within the virtual realm.

The beauty of this experience lies not only in its captivating visuals and immersive environments but also in its ability to evoke profound emotional responses. From the wonder and awe of exploring extraordinary landscapes to the contemplation of life’s mysteries, players will be deeply engaged and connected with each dream world they encounter.

By fusing cutting-edge virtual reality technology with surreal dreamscapes, we open a gateway to an entirely new form of experiential storytelling. It transports players beyond the confines of reality, offering an escape into worlds limited only by their imagination.

Prepare to embark on a transformative journey, where dreams manifest as reality, and the boundaries of your imagination blur. We invite you to experience the magic, wonder, and limitless possibilities of the human mind. Are you ready to explore the surreal depths of your dreams?

Main scene: Attic room

This is where it all began, an old attic that everyone is probably familiar with, a magical space where the players won't know what to expect when they touch anything or get close to something, a normal roof with dust and unused things, but it could also be a doorway to an alternate universe.

You can interact with three objects: a painting, a music box, and a computer. Each of them is the "Door" opened to the subsequent unknown, and each of them has its own stories, you will need to find them out inside the attic room and see what they can give you.

Also, there are hints for you to complete the game hidden in the room, don't get your eyes off them.

The scene inside Painting

In this specific world, you will find a dead whale lying after a door in a park uncomfortably, but weirdly giving you a feeling of warmth instead of sadness. You will have to find the key to the door at the centre, try to get hints from the background music, and find your way out.

A password pattern was set on the whale's bone, the player will have to pick up a wooden stick in this scene and hit them in the correct order, there will be something magical happen if you get it right, is the whale gonna be alive? is it giving you the key to exit? or is the whale will attack you, unfortunately? You will never know until you get it correct.

The scene inside Music Box

This time, you will be shrunk down into the music box, once you get your eyes open, you will see a splendid musical dance hall with Nut toys playing instruments around you, this can be a breathtaking scene you've ever seen in virtual reality with all the lighting settled in a magical way that makes you feel excited. But don't lose yourself with wonderful music and cute toys around you, remember to find your way back. 

At the centre of the dancehall, a class of music notes is surrounded by nut toys playing around, but wait, some parts are missing, are they dropped in this hall? GO and find these musical pieces and try to make magical things happen. Are the notes hidden on the toys? or maybe on the chair? where is the last one?

The scene inside Computer

Once inside the computer, the player finds themself on a circuit board. After briefly exploring they find a lot of computer screens. A virus has taken over the computer and threatens to do the same to the player but will relent if the play wins a challenge. This challenge consists of a simple game where they have to press each screen. Whether the player completes it or not, the same fate is met: complete submission to the computer virus. The player loses their body in favour of a mechanical one.

First and foremost, I wanted to illustrate a sense of embodiment. This refers to the sense of being present and having a physical presence within a virtual environment. It involves the feeling that your body and actions are connected to and represented in the virtual world. In other words, it's the sensation of "inhabiting" a virtual body or avatar and perceiving the virtual environment as if it were real.

This drives a sense of presence and immersion. It enables users to feel as if they truly inhabit the virtual world, leading to more compelling, realistic, and engaging experiences. By blurring the line between the physical self and the virtual representation, embodiment enhances the sense of "being there" and contributes to the transformative potential of VR technology.

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