Emigré

Make your Journey

About Emigré

Emigré is a prototype game project to teach about the history of immigration to the United States. The game follows Hind, a Lebanese immigrant at the turn of the 20th century, making her way from Mount Lebanon, through Beirut, Marseilles, and eventually Ellis Island to reach the United States. The project will feature a narrative game, telling Hind's story through an immersive visual experience, as well as a story editor, allowing players to create new immigration stories using the game's engine.

Story Demo

The Story Demo showcases the storytelling and artistic focus of the Emigré project. In this short, visual novel, we tell the story of Hind's journey from Lebanon to the United States. The player helps shape the story by deciding how to respond to other characters.

Game Demo

The Game Demo highlights the decision-making gameplay that will eventually comprise the game. As in the Story Demo, the player follows Hind's journey to the United States, but in this demo the focus is on balancing the economic and social decisions that have historically faced immigrants. This game represents an artifact that a student might be able to create with the planned story editor.