Herdling
How can important socio-political issues, such as climate change and its consequences, be conveyed in an innovative way through video games? In «Herdling», players find themselves in a crisis-ridden world. Food and water are becoming scarce in human population centres, and animals are also suffering greatly as a result of the ailing ecosystem. Players take on the role of a shepherd who, together with his flock, attempts to escape the hostile conditions of the city. The game’s objective can only be achieved through an alliance between humans and the flock. It requires players to be alert and sensitive to nature’s signals and to learn to interpret the dynamics between non-human beings.
