“Kindle Hope” is a text-based adventure game where you’re in a role of a fox finding ways to escape the forest fire that threatens your family. The game is heavy on its theme of death and sacrifice along with great emotional impact as every decision you make will affect you and your family on your quest for safety. The title, “Kindle Hope”, creates a sense of warmth and optimism. The word “kindle” means to cause strong feelings in someone. It also signifies the act of lighting a fire, and by adding the word “hope”, the title emphasizes the uplifting nature and hopeful future. The name captures the essence of the game as it ignites the flame within his heart towards a better future despite the hardship he came across. The optimism also reflects the dark nature of the game, just like how the orange colour of the fox opposes the gloomy atmosphere of the game.
