PINEAPPLE: A Bittersweet Revenge

A  PUZZLE AND STORY-REVENGE-DRIVEN VIDEO GAME BASED ON A REDDIT POST.

PINEAPPLE spins the tale of a sweet, yet biting, revenge. You’ll devise clever pranks, placing pineapples in the most unexpected and personal spaces of the bully, driving her to the brink. But be warned: she’s not the only one who’ll learn a thing or two.

This short, interactive misadventure is inspired by a Reddit (or was it 4chan?) post and blends humor with hand-drawn art to tell a fruity tale of revenge that flips bullying on its head.

You’ve had enough. That mean girl at school just won’t quit hassling you and your buddies. It’s time to put an end to it. What if she gets a taste of her own medicine?

Ever since you set foot in the new school, that relentless “witch” has made your life miserable. It’s time she learned a lesson, and all you need is a pineapple.

In the coming weeks, you’ll orchestrate some ingenious pranks, strategically placing pineapples in her most unexpected and intimate spaces. You want her to question their mysterious appearance and realize the consequences of her actions. But be warned: she won’t be the only one in for a surprise.

Become the ultimate prankster by sneakily stashing pineapples in the most unlikely places until the bully goes crazy!

An unconventional gaming adventure, PINEAPPLE combines a humorous storyline with delightful mini-games for an engaging experience This prank simulator weaves amusement, ease, and wit, unfolding a rib-tickling story about the quirks of bullying.

“So silly, it’s clever.”

“Laugh first, think later.”

“Mischeveous and short. Yet meaningful.”

KEY FEATURES

• Handcrafted illustrations featuring a realistic style—realistic in the sense that they resemble the doodles we used to fill our teenage notebooks.
• Humor: Bullying is a serious issue, yet PINEAPPLE tactfully addresses it with humor to ensure its message resonates deeply and reaches beyond boundaries.
• Based on a Reddit post: PINEAPPLE draws inspiration from a genuine Reddit post and harnesses the transformative potential of video games.
• Music: An original soundtrack featuring an irresistibly fun and catchy tune with captivating lyrics. Could this be the next summer anthem?

WHY THIS GAME

At some juncture in our lives, many of us have experienced either being bullied or being the bully. It happened to us when we were younger. This is why we aimed to share a narrative that encapsulates precisely that dynamic: how effortlessly one can transition between roles and the significance of empathy in preventing harassment.

However, our intention wasn’t to approach this narrative from the standpoint of moral high ground or the typical seriousness it’s often met with. Instead, we sought to convey the story in a more relatable manner, leveraging a video game as a medium to extend its reach. Humor served as our vehicle to expedite its journey.