A Trail Tale is an interactive, pixel-art trail journal that documents a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.
Key facts
- •A Trail Tale was created by Andy Moliski with help from brothers Adam and Alex.
- •The visual style is reminiscent of 1990s point-and-click adventure games.
- •The interface tracks the hiker's morale and fortitude through icons.
- •The project includes original music featuring acoustic guitar and strings.
A Trail Tale is an interactive trail journal created by Andy Moliski, with assistance from his brothers Adam and Alex. The project documents a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail through pixel-art renderings and a custom musical score.
Visual and Audio Design
The project features pixel art inspired by 1990s Sierra point-and-click adventure games. The accompanying original score, composed by Alex Moliski, incorporates acoustic guitar, strings, clarinet, and various nature sounds.
Interactive Features
Users navigate the experience by clicking through daily entries that provide information on landmarks. The interface includes game-like elements that track the hiker's fortitude and morale, influenced by factors such as weather conditions and scenery. A menu accessible through the hiker's avatar offers additional details regarding the journey, the hiker's mental state, and poetry.
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