Zapopan, Jalisco; November 21, 2023.- Alumni, professors and students of the Digital Animation Engineering program at the Panamericana campus Guadalajaraare working together to create a video game inspired by Mexican culture called Mariachi Legends.
Mariachi Legends
The video game is set in the town of Santa Mascota, where La Muerte recruits Pablo Cruz, a detective with a dark past, to help him restore the balance between life and death that has been threatened by the Mariachi Legends. As Pablo Cruz, the player must explore the town and its surroundings to uncover the plans of the Mariachi Legends, an organized crime group, and stop them before it's too late.
How did the idea come about?
This project arose from the need to express Mexican traditions from a different point of view, where elements of the game such as its history, gameplay, mechanics and art style are worked on.
Current stage
Currently the project is in crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to give the game more elements. This campaign has already exceeded the funding goal and the team is working on a demo that some Kickstarter backers will be able to play soon.
Elements
One of the most interesting elements of the game is the possibility of cooking traditional Mexican dishes to improve your skills. Within the game there will be a recipe book for the player to learn about some of the most iconic dishes of our country.
Challenges
One of the biggest challenges they have faced has been the change of software they used to create the game. The change of software meant a very big learning curve that the team is still adapting to.
Testimonial
"In addition to the technical skills that the university gave us to create a video game, UP prepared us to not give up in the pursuit of our goal, it gave us the values to work as a team, always seek the good of our peers and create a product that seeks to have a positive impact on society" - Brenda Ramirez, Narrative Leader of Mariachi Legends and IAD alumni.
Team
The team is formed by Miguel Hasson, alumni, professor and director; Diego Mayorga, IAD alumni as Producer; Constantino Valenzuela, Digital Animation Engineering student as lead game design; Gabriel Casillas, professor, alumni and Game Design Consultant/YouTube Partner; Fernanda Flores, IAD alumni and Graphic Design; Iván Ferrat, IAD alumni and Progamer; Giorgio Cárdenas, IAD alumni and technical artist of Mariachi Legends; Humberto Segura, IAD alumni and art team leader; Jesús Gómez, IAD director and Mariachi Legends strategic advisor; Majo Hernandez, IAD alumni and Mariachi Legends producer; Raúl Bonillas, IAD professor and Mariachi Legends co-producer; Brenda Ramírez, IAD alumni and Mariachi Legends narrative leader; Maya Ruiz, IAD alumni and Mariachi Legends writer.
Congratulations
The Universidad Panamericana campus Guadalajara recognizes and congratulates the entire university community involved in the development of this project for their effort and dedication. Their work is an example of the creativity and academic excellence of this institution.
