Whale Fall

"Whale Fall" is a single-player exploration game where you control various marine creatures to experience the magnificent cycle of life in the vast ocean.

From deep-sea organisms to schools of fish and even massive whales, everything can be controlled by the player. Through the story, let's experience the magnificent cycle of life in the vast ocean.

-Whale Fall-

• After the death of a whale, its body sinks deep into the silent depths of the ocean. This whale's body becomes a source of nourishment, giving birth to countless lives and forming a thriving ecosystem. This is the Whale Fall, a community of organisms sustained by the whale's remains.*

This story begins amidst such a Whale Fall. Within the whale's bones, countless marine organisms have formed colonies, and the player emerges as a scavenger among them. From the deep and serene ocean floor, the player sets out on a journey to the vast and abundant realm of marine life.

An Interactive Cinematic Experience

This game is an art piece created by a graduate student from Tokyo University of the Arts. It offers the opportunity to explore a beautiful, mystical, and awe-inspiring underwater world at your own pace. The game intentionally avoids displaying any user interface elements, focusing instead on delivering a truly immersive and realistic marine experience.

Furthermore, most scenes in the game are composed in a single continuous shot, allowing for a seamless gameplay experience. It aims to create a sense of immersion akin to watching a movie, making you forget that you are playing a game.

All the music and sound design have been composed and created by students from the Music Department at Tokyo University of the Arts.

With their magnificent music and captivating visual experience, immerse yourself in a grand journey and narrative set in the majestic world of the ocean.