Factsheet
Developer:
Vandalia Softworks
Based in Morgantown, WV, USA
Release date:
TBD
Platforms:
Windows
Website:
vandaliasoft.com/product/forensic-investigation-game
Description
The Forensic Investigation Game (FIG) is game-based learning software to test basic forensic investigation skills used in an active crime scene.
History
Vandalia Softworks was founded in June 2017 by Jordan Hallow mainly to support the development of FIG (Forensic Investigation Game), a game-based learning application to test and teach basic forensic skills. FIG’s full release is currently planned for Summer 2018.
Features
- First Person Controls Navigating Scene
- Multiple Scenarios - including Sexual Assault and Break In
- Exportable Scoring Report and Photos
- Inventory System to Manage Tools and Collected Evidence
- Ability to Take Notes in Game
- Minigames when collecting evidence
- Ability to walk through all major investigation steps
Videos
There are currently no trailers available for Forensic Investigation Game (FIG). Check back later for more or contact us for specific requests!
Images
Logo & Icon
Awards & Recognition
- "2nd @ Fall 2017 Pitch Competition" WVU LaunchLab
Selected Articles
- "Jordan Hallow, a senior entrepreneurship and innovation major and computer science minor from Gerrardstown, launched his own video game development company in Morgantown. With help from the WVU LaunchLab and the WVU Forensic Science Academy for Professionals, his company, Vandalia Softworks, is developing game-based forensic investigation learning software that will benefit both law enforcement professionals and students."
- Mary C. Dillon, WVU Today - "(Talking about Game) It's just like you're showing up on the crime scene, you're actually a forensic investigator, you go to your trunk of your car, getting the tools you think you need to investigate the crime."
- Jordan Hallow, WVGDE Interview
Monetization Permission
Vandalia Softworks does allow the contents of this game to be published through video broadcasting services only with direct written permission from Forensic Investigation Game (FIG). Check at the bottom of this page for contact information.
About Vandalia Softworks
Boilerplate
Vandalia Softworks is a game development and publishing company located in Morgantown, WV. We have three gaming projects/areas we are working on currently - those include developing forensic game-based learning software for high school and college students, working with small indie game developers in West Virginia to help them market and distribute their games in a crowded gaming industry, and working with Simgines LLC to create affordable racing computer systems for racing enthusiasts and gamers.
More information
More information on Vandalia Softworks, our logo & relevant media are available here.
Forensic Investigation Game (FIG) Credits
Jordan Hallow
Producer
Connor Haynes
Lead Engineer
Ahmed Mian
Engineer
Jack Fechino
Artist
Jett Morton
Sound
presskit() by Rami Ismail (Vlambeer) - also thanks to these fine folks