Genogun

Educational platform shooter, blending gaming with genetics

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About the Project

Genogun is an innovative platform shooter game where you play as Rybo, a heroic ribosome defending cells from viral attacks. Armed with the Genogun, players must select the right genetic combinations (AA, Aa, or aa) to destroy viruses based on their specific genetic weaknesses.

This educational game makes learning genetics and molecular biology fun and engaging, perfect for students and science enthusiasts of all ages.

Tools & Technologies

ECS Architecture SpriteKit GameKit GameplayKit GameController AVFoundation Git GitHub

How to play

  1. Download Genogun from the Mac App Store
  2. Control Rybo, your ribosome hero, using intuitive platforming controls
  3. Analyze incoming viruses and identify their genetic code
  4. Select the correct gene pairing (AA, Aa, or aa) to neutralize each threat
  5. Survive as many waves as you can while learning genetics!

Game Features

Genetic Strategy System

Choose the correct genetic pairing (AA, Aa, or aa) to defeat the viruses, each kind has specific genetic vulnerabilities.

Time Pressure

Defeat viruses quickly to avoid facing multiple waves at once.

Intuitive Controls

Jump between platforms and select genetic combinations with ease.

Educational Content

Get curious about genetics and molecular biology while playing.

Development Team

Taynara Vieira

Taynara Vieira

Design

Franklin Neto

Franklin Neto

Development

Jaide Zardin

Jaide Zardin

Development

Luana Gerber

Luana Gerber

Development

Available on Mac App Store

Download Genogun and start your genetic adventure today!
Learn genetics while having fun defending cells from viral attacks.

Download on Mac App Store