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The Untold Story of Bernadette

This is my senior thesis known as Bernadette, a 3D side-scroller experience where you follow the story of Bernadette and her journey to escape the home of "The Caretaker". The project is reminiscent of Tarsier Studios’ Little Nightmares but has the artistic style of Laika’s stop motion films such as The BoxTrolls, ParaNorman, and Coraline.

For an in-depth breakdown of the project, please check out my article that was recently released on 80 Level:
https://80.lv/articles/game-design-building-a-creepy-wonky-art-style/

The Haven: Place of hope and peace for the orphans in the home. The beginning of Bernadette's journey.

The Haven: Place of hope and peace for the orphans in the home. The beginning of Bernadette's journey.

The Hallways: Bernadette stumbles upon "The Iris" and starts to descend down the spiral staircase.

The Hallways: Bernadette stumbles upon "The Iris" and starts to descend down the spiral staircase.

The Playroom: The belly of the beast where the children for fill the orders of the home's matron known as  "The Caretaker".

The Playroom: The belly of the beast where the children for fill the orders of the home's matron known as "The Caretaker".

Bottom of the Hallways: Found at the bottom of the spiral staircase. The Source that is powering up "The Iris"

Bottom of the Hallways: Found at the bottom of the spiral staircase. The Source that is powering up "The Iris"

The Untold Story of Bernadette Environment Reel

Bernadette, the orphan girl who lost her leg and is ready to escape the whimsical home.

Bernadette, the orphan girl who lost her leg and is ready to escape the whimsical home.

Bernadette Style Guide: Example of a model before and after being run through the style guide.

Bernadette Style Guide: Example of a model before and after being run through the style guide.

Portrait collaboration with a fellow artist and friend Aaron Persh

Portrait collaboration with a fellow artist and friend Aaron Persh

Bernadette was blessed by the musical talents of Michael Lauretti and Maya Sternberg as they created an original soundtrack for the project.

Bernadette Trailer