A new video game Heroglobin: Monster Hospital, developed by Team Triplefire, has been announced. What’s admirable about the game, is that it is developed by Sophie Artemigi, a sufferer of Evans syndrome. Sophie has used her experiences as a patient in NHS hospitals as a driving force for Heroglobin. Heroglobin is a play on the word Hemoglobin, which is a protein found in red blood cells. Hematology illnesses like Evans syndrome and Sickle Cell Anaemia are known for preventing these proteins from effectively distributing in the body, hence the name of the game. Both Evans Syndrome and Sickle Cell will be represented in Heroglobin: Monster Hospital.
In a time where sick voices often go unheard, seeing Sophie tackle heavy topics through creatively refreshing means is truly inspiring. Heroglobin: Monster Hospital will be a fun action RPG experience, set in a fictional NHS hospital. Sophie has already made two games from her hospital bed, and now she leverages her extensive knowledge of the UK medical system to bring an authentic feel to the game.
Sophie is developing Heroglobin in partnership with Aisosa Ugiagbe, a talented artist and game developer. Aisosa (known as Pydrokid Sosa) is known for his superb manga art style, which he often fuses with the sound of London grime music in his games.
Heroglobin: Monster Hospital provides thrilling gameplay and sheds light on the real-life struggles of patients with conditions like Evan’s Syndrome and Sickle Cell Anaemia. The game does this through its charming narrative and engaging dialogue segments. The developers hope that their game resonates with players and fosters appreciation for the challenges these patients face.
The two talented developers hope that Heroglobin‘s release will allow them to develop more video games set in their stylised version of London. The video game landscape is dominated by Japan and America, so we can only hope that more British studios are inspired to produce quality experiences like Sophie and Aisosa.
At this time, there is no official release date for Heroglobin, but you can add the game to your wishlist on the Steam platform. Adding the game to your wishlist is an expression of interest that helps the development of Heroglobin to continue. Visit the official Heroglobin website for more details on the project.
