Survival Learning Game as a Tool to Develop Survival Skills in the Wilderness

Abstract

This study aims to design an educational survival-themed Game as a learning medium for survival skills in the wilderness. The Game is developed using RPG Maker MV and applies the Game Development Life Cycle (GDLC) method, which includes stages of initiation, pre-production, production, testing, and release. The main objective of this Game is to provide an interactive learning experience for players, especially children, through engaging survival simulation scenarios. This Game teaches basic survival skills, such as finding food, resource management, and facing various natural challenges. Alpha and beta testing results indicate that the Game is easy to use and positively received by users. Users find the Gameplay easy to understand, the controls simple, and the visuals clear. Suggestions for further development include adding crafting features and expanding to mobile platforms to enhance the Game’s quality.