Zong

Zong is a first-person VR adventure visual novel that takes you on a journey through ancient Eastern history and culture. As an interstellar traveler, you find yourself in the world of Zong, which is currently in a dire situation under the grips of the Five Clans of Corruption. You will be completing missions to save human civilization from the corruptive forces, while being guided by Zong's spiritual leaders, the four Supreme Commanders. As you progress through the game, you will encounter various challenges that require strategy, skill, and wit. Get ready to cast spells, summon magical creatures, solve puzzles, collect rare items, and more!

  • Yingran Zhao
    Producer
  • Yingran Zhao
    Writer
  • Yingran Zhao
    Director
  • Soham Girde
    Key Programmers
  • Mangirish Naik
    Key Programmers
  • Idan Dvir
    Key Programmers
  • Ahmed Elwardy
    Key Programmers
  • Pengyu Mao
    Programming Consultant
  • Evelyn Minhui Xiang
    Assistant Producers
  • Claudia Qing Cai
    Assistant Producers
  • Blake Nischwitz
    Environment Artists
  • Srinivas Jalakam
    Environment Artists
  • Katia Cervera
    Environment Artists
  • Vikram Heirangkhongjam
    Modeling Artists
  • Tugba Yaman
    Modeling Artists
  • Rita Gada
    Rigging Artists
  • Tugba Yaman
    Rigging Artists
  • Sudesh Fadkale
    Animation Artists
  • Tugba Yaman
    Animation Artists
  • Arbaz Shaikh
    Animation Artists
  • Shahzeb Khan
    Concept Artists
  • Moon Arun
    Concept Artists
  • Gourab Das
    Lighting Artist
  • Julian Zhao
    Sound Designer
  • Arthur Peiyao Wang
    Composer
  • Mina Bradley
    Script Translator (English)
  • Ashimi Kayoko
    Script Translator (Japanese)
  • Hao Bai
    Voice Actor (Sol)
  • Project Type:
    Virtual Reality, Game, Interactive Film
  • Genres:
    Action, Adventure, RPG, Visual Novel, History, Fiction
  • Runtime:
    40 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 14, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    China
  • Language:
    English
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Yingran Zhao

Born and raised in the Three Gorges reservoir region in southern China, Yingran drew inspiration from her hometown when designing the gameplay for Zong. Before officially launching game development, Yingran had spent five years creating Zong's lore, weaving ancient eastern mythology and philosophy into her unique and immersive storytelling.

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Director Statement

The virtuous find paradise wherever they are, guided by gratitude for their ancestors afar.