Thalassophobia

Interactive poem created for shufPoetry Experimental Poetry Game Jam Summer 2021. Explores Thalassophobia (phobia of deep water) and depression. 

Controls: Click screen or blue word to move through game. 

Headphones recommended

Epilepsy Warning: This project contains some flashing lights/images.

Poem by M. A. Dubbs

Game Engine by Twine

Sound Effects: Sea Waves 1, Sea Waves 2, Boiling Water, and Water Rippling Drain sound effects by PacDC https://www.pacdv.com/sounds/index.html

Sound Effects: MechDrone 1, MechDrone 4, MechDrone 6 by Eric Matyas www.soundimage.org

Cover image: Cover image "Alien, Sea" by Xelriz on Pixabay (royalty, copyright free). Ocean waves background: Pixabay

12/21/25 update: Replaced cover image from Dream by Wombo with Xelriz to support artists over AI