“Plastic Purge” is a side-scrolling action game that addresses global plastic pollution through interactive gameplay. The project aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Clean Water, Climate Action, and Life Below Water, by demonstrating the potential of games as educational tools for environmental awareness.

It is an auto side-scrolling action game in which players control a passionate EcoGuardian on a mission to save the world from plastic pollution. The player must destroy wicked plastic bottles while collecting recyclable ones without pause.

Technology and resources used:
– Photoshop and Midjourney AI for environmental assets and UI elements
– Adapted protagonist character from Luiz Melo’s ‘Martial Hero 3’ open-source project
– Unity as a game engine

To conclude, the game successfully combines entertainment with environmental education and also meets all course requirements. The implementation effectively communicates the intended message about plastic pollution while maintaining engaging gameplay.