Scarlet O’Beetle and the Unseen World
Scarlet O’Beetle and the Unseen World is a story-rich, point-and-click adventure game set in the fascinating world of insects. You play as the titular Dr. Scarlet O’Beetle, MD, who is trying to get to the bottom of her best friend’s mysterious illness. As you go around town talking to your neighbors and collecting ingredients for medicine, you learn that this may be a problem much larger than a little ladybug would ever imagine.
In addition to interacting with the many lovable characters of your bug town and learning about their lives, players will learn exciting scientific facts about the species they encounter and the anthropic impact of climate change and pollution.
Scarlet O’Beetle and the Unseen World was created for and a finalist of the Just Play Game Jam for Climate Futures 2024, hosted by Anima Interactive and Cinereach!
Earlier this year, four members of the team reassembled to expand the project, and I am returning as Lead Animator! More details to come.
View the Official Trailer here!
Grace, the praying mantis owner of the local Apothecary.
Minnie, the teenage monarch butterfly
The introduction animation of the game. Please note, due to the GIF format, the colors are desaturated from how it appears in-game.
Bianca, Scarlet's best friend, unfortunately stricken with a mysterious illness
Image of our butterfly characters, (from left to right) Minnie, Clara holding baby Danaus, and Mariposa.
Twinkle, Scarlet's glowworm newphew, sleeping on a table