山の初恋

Overview

"山の初恋" (Yama no Hatsukoi) is a game developed as part of an international game jam collaboration between:

• Ritsumeikan University (Japan)
• Kansai University (Japan)
• Northern Arizona University (United States)

This project represents a cross-cultural collaboration in game development, bringing together students and developers from different universities to create an engaging gaming experience.

About the Project

This game jam project focuses on creating an interactive experience that explores themes of first love set against a mountain backdrop. The collaboration aims to bridge cultural differences through the universal language of gaming and storytelling.

Team & Collaboration

This project is the result of international teamwork between students and faculty from three universities across two countries, fostering cultural exchange and collaborative development skills.

Development

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/cronenberg64/GameJam.git
   cd GameJam

2. Setup Instructions

   a. Install Ren'Py SDK (version 7.5.3 or later)

   • Download from: https://www.renpy.org/latest.html
   • Follow the installation instructions for your operating system

   b. Install Python 3.7 or later (required for Ren'Py)

   • Download from: https://www.python.org/downloads/
   • Make sure to check "Add Python to PATH" during installation

   c. Clone the repository and navigate to the project directory

   git clone https://github.com/cronenberg64/GameJam.git
   cd GameJam/Game\ Jam/game

3. Running the Game

   a. Using Ren'Py Launcher:

   • Open Ren'Py Launcher
   • Click "Add Project"
   • Navigate to and select the game directory
   • Click "Launch Project" to start the game

   b. Direct Launch (Windows):

   • Navigate to the game directory
   • Double-click 山の初恋.exe

   c. Direct Launch (macOS/Linux):

   • Navigate to the game directory
   • Run ./山の初恋.sh (Linux) or ./山の初恋.app (macOS)

Development Environment

This project is built using:

• Ren'Py Engine (version 7.5.3)

  • A visual novel engine that uses Python and its own scripting language
  • Provides built-in support for visual novel features like dialogue, choices, and character sprites

• Python (version 3.7+)

  • Used for custom scripting and game logic
  • Required for Ren'Py development

• Development Tools:

  • Visual Studio Code (recommended IDE)
  • Ren'Py SDK (for development and testing)
  • GitHub Desktop (for version control and better interface)

• Asset Creation:

  • Image editing software (IBIS paint)

Contributing

This project is part of an academic collaboration. If you're part of the participating universities and would like to contribute:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

Game Jam Details

• Theme: Dating Simulator, visual novel
• Duration: June 7, 2025 - June 8, 2025

Screenshots

Credits

Universities

• Ritsumeikan University
• Kansai University
• Northern Arizona University

Team Members

Game Development

• Game Mechanics: Faiq and Jonathan
• Game Design: Faiq and Jonathan
• Game Logic: Faiq and Jonathan
• Story: Faiq
• GUI: Jonathan

Arts & Graphics

• Illustrator: Ren
• Background elements: itch.io

Music & Sounds

• SFX & Background Music: Chad
• Character Voices: Ren and Chad

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For questions about this project or the collaboration, please contact the repository maintainers or the participating universities.

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This project is part of an international educational collaboration focused on game development and cross-cultural exchange.