Find your way out, a survival 3D exergame

Exergames, being games that promote physical activity, havebeen proposed as a solution to combat sedentary lifestyles.This study explores the design and evaluation of a 3D survival-themed exergame intended to be an effective and enjoyableexperience that promotes moderate- to vigorous physical activ-ity over short sessions. The game was developed with Godot,and utilized MediaPipe for real-time pose tracking with a web-cam. To evaluate its effectiveness and appeal, nine participantsplayed the game for two minutes, and completed standardizedquestionnaires regarding perceived physical exertion, enjoy-ment and mental appeal. The results indicated that the game,while it was highly enjoyable, it did not achieve its goal ofphysical exertion. These findings suggest that survival-themedexergames can maintain player interest. However, further re-finement of the movement mechanics is required to enhanceits effectiveness and desired output.