Next up from the Post-High Game Design cohort is Owen Penner! After finishing highschool, he found the Sisler CREATE Program and decided to give it a shot since he’d always enjoyed playing video games.
Despite having no prior experience with coding or developing a game, Owen quickly caught up to his peers, creating a tropical island-themed tycoon game! He wanted to create a game similar to what he’d play on school computers to pass the time, which will undeniably appeal to many young students.
The game is very simple, showcasing satisfying sound effects and ambient noises to ease one’s mind. Different upgrades, items, and power-ups are in the game as well!
All of this comes with the support of Jeff Santos from CBC Kids and mentorship from Ubisoft Winnipeg.
