Philippine E-Journals

DIGOY THE EXPLORER: AN ADVENTURE GAME PROMOTING DAVAO CITY’S TOURISM

Janine D. Bataga | Maria Cristina M. Delfin | Jon Lois D. Demetrio | Francelome John E. Noveno

 

Abstract:

In order to help in the advocacy of strengthening the tourism of Davao City, the researchers developed Digoy the Explorer: An Adventure Game Promoting Davao City’s Tourism. Game applications are now widely used in promoting advertisements. The researchers were then motivated to do this research in order to help promote Davao City, the tourist destination found in the city, its history, heritage, and culture. The researchers used the exploratory research method in conducting this research. Using Adobe Illustrator CS4, Adobe Photoshop CS5, and Flash Actionscript version 5.5 the game was developed. The researchers then recommends to enhance the level of difficulty of the game in order to help boost the critical thinking skills of the player. The researchers recommends to include more places, to improve the game design, concept, and aptitude.