This project focuses on the intersection between Tangible User Interfaces and Virtual Reality. It aims to create an interactive virtual environment inspired by an analog horror game. A kerosene lamp or lantern serves as the primary tangible, allowing players to control lighting in a nostalgic yet unsettling world.

The project aims to design a visually immersive retro horror-inspired environment with an eerie atmosphere achieved through advanced shaders and lighting techniques. The objectives include:

1. Virtual Environment Development

   • Create an immersive atmosphere inspired by retro horror themes.
   • Use lighting and shaders to enhance player immersion.

2. Physical Interaction Element

   • Design and fabricate a functional, user-safe lantern using techniques like 3D printing and laser cutting.
   • Develop a DXF file for production.

3. Integration of Physical and Virtual Components

   • Connect the physical lantern to in-game lighting via a potentiometer.
   • Incorporate hardware components (e.g., Arduino, ESP32) to enable seamless interaction in VR.

4. Game Narrative Design

   • Craft a suspenseful narrative emphasizing themes of isolation and danger.
   • Develop puzzles (e.g., symbol decryption, combination locks) tied to earning fuel for the lantern.
   • Amplify psychological tension using encroaching darkness to create urgency.

This project combines physical and virtual elements to create a compelling and interactive horror experience.