Educational 2D Game with Maro Design Ltd

Building on the foundation established in the initial development of Digital Defense Force, our team will expand the game by creating two interactive mini-games that serve as key progression points leading up to the final boss level. To support navigation and enhance the story, we’re also developing an interactive map that connects the mini-games and final boss level. These new additions are designed to deepen engagement, reinforce learning outcomes, and create a more immersive and educational gameplay experience for children aged 10–14.

As with the original project, the core challenge we continue to address is the growing concern surrounding digital safety and responsible technology use among youth. Children in this age group face heightened risks online—including cyberbullying, data privacy breaches, and exposure to harmful content—while parents and educators struggle to provide effective, engaging resources to teach safe digital habits.

The new mini-games will each introduce a unique mission scenario aligned with real-world cyber threats, such as recognizing manipulated images and spotting suspicious social media interactions. These games will expand on the educational framework of Digital Defense Force by focusing on specific learning objectives in a highly interactive format. Each mini-game will feature its own narrative arc and gameplay mechanics while contributing to the overarching storyline of the secret agent’s mission to defeat a network of digital villains.

Maintaining our hybrid visual style—pixel art for in-game action and vibrant cartoon elements for supporting materials—these mini-games will reinforce the game’s identity and appeal. Our design process will remain rooted in iterative prototyping, user testing with our target demographic, and collaborative input from our client to ensure both educational effectiveness and player engagement.

The expected outcome of this phase is a polished, playable prototype of two mini-games that seamlessly integrate with the existing narrative and gameplay of Digital Defense Force. These additions will illustrate the player’s skill progression and readiness for the final boss challenge, enhancing the educational value and long-term potential of the game as a tool for digital literacy.