ESKO

Release Date: 2019-04-02

Developer: The Museum of Technology;Kajaani University Of Applied Sciences;Finnish Museum Association;Clever Simulation Entertainment

Genres: Simulation

Price: 0.00

ESKO assigns the player the role of an intern who is tasked with fixing the computers processor and writing code for the machine to read. These tasks are simplified in a manner that is enjoyable for all ages. The gameplay environment was modeled in co-operation with the Museum of Technology to match 1960s Finland as closely as possible. All of the models were made by in-house graphical artists and reviewed for authenticity by the museums history professionals. Players are tasked to fix ESKOs central processor by changing broken electron tubes writing code on a punched tape and inserting it into a code reader. If the code is written successfully a miniature cannon will fire upon one of the three targets. The ESKO game incorporates a simplified version of the actual programming where the players have to pull a lever and play a mini game instead of actually punching holes in a sheet of paper. The development of ESKO is part of Stories to games project which is coordinated by the Finnish Museum Association and funded by European Social Fund..