I led this competitive pitch to Tate Modern for an iOS app that had a playful relationship with their modern and contemporary collection. After winning the commission I oversaw the project to completion for Somethin’ Else.
In Race Against Time you play as a wily chameleon, travelling through the history of modern art in order to defeat evil Dr Greyscale’s plan to remove all the colour from the world. As you race through time from 1890 back to the present day, the background, platforms and enemies change to reflect major art movements and works from the last 121 years of modern art.
The soundtrack also changes as you race through, with different instruments and processing applied to a main theme depending on the particular era your chameleon arrives in.
Playing at the Tate lets you activate ‘Turbo Mode’, supercharging your jump and unlocking a tongue-attack to zap baddies. Notes: this is particularly helpful for the later levels which are VERY DIFFICULT.
I’m really happy with the end result – it’s bonkers, beautiful and free.