ASCENT is an action horror video game concept about Chinese LGBTQ+ struggles featuring modern queer interpretations of Journey to the West characters.
Sun Wukong/Monkey King represents the third culture queer kid; in this story, he is our protagonist, an amnesiac young man in search of answers.
In Tang Sanzang/Tripitaka, connection can be drawn between ancient Chinese femininity and modern queer identity; in this story Cicada tries her best to survive.
Zhu Bajie/Pigsy has always represented unfortunate stereotypes; what if that’s turned around in a transgressive manner? Pearl is an embodiment of queer chaos.
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ASCENT is an action horror video game concept design project that combines characters from the classic Chinese folktale Journey to The West with themes of modern Third Culture generation LGBTQ+ struggle, focusing on queer survival and empowerment. It is inspired by games such as the Bioshock series, Control and the Silent Hill series.
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