Vuosterávdnjái
​There is something sinister brewing in Tana.
Embark on a thrilling adventure through the mesmerizing landscapes of Tana as you take on the evil Chud, who have devised a diabolical plan that poses a grave threat to the rich and vibrant Sámi culture. You will be tasked with unraveling intricate challenges, immersing yourself in the captivating Sámi culture, and coming face to face with mythical creatures that will test your courage and wit.
Only you can thwart the nefarious scheme and safeguard the precious heritage of the Sámi people. Get ready to delve into an unforgettable journey filled with mystery, culture, and legendary encounters.
Gameplay
​In this game, the player takes on the role of a child who must solve problems caused by the Chud. The player controls the character using a mouse and keyboard, and can freely move around the virtual environment. The goal is to solve problems related to the environment and language, and to find and fix related issues.
The game also features minigames that must be completed to advance the story. It is spoken in Sami, but players can use Finnish as an additional language to help understand difficult words. Set in Tana, players can travel to different locations to solve specific problems.
Additionally, the game includes collectibles such as items that need to be named, pictures of locations that need to be taken, and other extra tasks.
Game Content
All the content in the game has been written and designed by the Sami partners operating in the project.
The development team felt is was imperatively important that the story content, characters, 3D models and other content was as accurate as possible, so multiple content workshop were organized in Utsjoki to tweak out the story and other elements.
The localization and spoken content for the story was recorded by the local Sami people.
Game Design
The virtual environments for the game were created by 3D modeling Tana using reference photos, drone photography, laser data of the terrain area, and photogrammetry. 3D objects included different landscapes, village sites, natural environments, varying buildings, and population centers located in Tana. The game environment was developed using the Unreal Engine for the PC platform.
The story for the game and other content was designed and produced in cooperation with the project staff from both the Finnish and Norwegian sides by implementing content production-related pilots, workshops, and language camps. Elderly people, children, and young people from the target area have also been involved in the development of the game since the beginning of the project.
Future Development
The initial version of Vuosterávdnjái was released on Steam in August 2024. There are plans to incorporate support for additional Sami languages and to add more cultural content representing different Sami regions. Additionally, there are plans to include more diverse gameplay mechanisms in the game.
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