The game 'Escape from the City' has been honored by Apple.

From its initial release, the game captivated players with its pixel art and simple gameplay, exploring famous Vietnamese landmarks such as Thanh Toan tiled bridge (Hue), Huong Canh ancient communal house in Binh Xuyen (Vinh Phuc), Thuy Dinh at Thien Phuc Temple (Hanoi), Vong Linh Cao Dai bell tower on the summit of Fansipan (Lao Cai), Poshanu Cham tower and Nam Cuong sand dunes (Ninh Thuan - Binh Thuan)...

Tran Tuan Hiep subtly incorporates Vietnam's scenic landmarks into the game through various maps and obstacles. "I want to bring Vietnamese culture and famous places closer to young people; they can travel online and learn about the culture through playing the game," Hiep shared.

The game is a role-playing game where players begin their journey in the Imperial City of Hue , then must traverse the map, avoiding obstacles to collect rewards. One of the game's interesting details is the obstacles, which are cats, buffaloes, and will-o'-the-wisps. "Every landmark, architecture, costume, and obstacle in the game has meaning; when combined, they create profound stories, enriching the national cultural identity," Hiep said.

Tran Tuan Hiep designs games that bring Vietnamese culture to the world.

The game was completed by Hiep in about 3 months. Before starting, Hiep researched, surveyed, and drew many buildings and scenic spots in Vietnam. With the help and support of his friend Pham Duy Phuc (who was in charge of game coding), "Running Away from the Prosperity" was officially released on applications such as Google Play and AppStore.

"Running Away from the Glamour" is also the only Vietnamese game to be honored in the "Here's to the Dreamers" campaign – an Apple campaign dedicated to recognizing outstanding talent in Southeast Asia.

“When I learned that Apple had chosen my game for the campaign, I felt very happy, feeling that all my hard work had been rewarded in a well-deserved way,” Hiep said emotionally. With this game, Hiep also received an award at the Vietnam Game Competition in November 2023.

As someone who has been playing the game since its early days, Bui Trach Nhan, a student at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ho Chi Minh City, said: “I'm studying a major related to culture, so I really like this game. I get to learn about culture actively through completing levels, and the pixel graphics are also a big plus for the game.”

Through "Escaping the Glamour ," Hiep hopes to convey a message to young people who are pursuing, or planning to pursue, the field of game development: "Keep trying your best. If you want to start with an idea, do it right away and at the same time find more companions, find people who are good in areas where you are not yet proficient. If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together."

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