Poetyckie Potyczki

POETYCKIE POTYCZKI / POETICAL CONTENTIONS

Embody the XVII century Ukrainian poets during the most violent of their activities - poetical slams. Invite a friend, choose either Taras Shevchenko or Ivan Franko and decide who possesses stronger poetical skills. Recite the poems by typing them on the keyboard, but beware: both you and you opponent have to use the same keyboard.

The game was done in the last 14 hours of the United With Ukraine Game Jam. Slava Ukraini and sorry for the polish game language!

Context:

The game's inspired by one of the traditions of the XVII-century Kyivan Mohyla Academy were the regular poetry competitions – poems by well-known poets were recited, but it was also possible to present original work. The winners were awarded the “poet laureate” title.

During the game you'll get to know Shevchenko and Franko's poems while performing a healthy rivalry with your friends.

Credits:

• Sound effects from freesounds.com (creative commons 0)

• Music: Bandura Girl (jamendo.com - personal use licence)

• Poem translations: Shevchenko's "Wiersze Wybrane" translated by Sydir Twerdochlib & Franko's "Wybór Poezji" translated by Florian Nieuważny

• Everything other than that: Konrad Słabig ([email protected])

If you're interested, take a look at the rest of the games I've been working on :).