고려사이버대 나예빈 학생 “게임으로 인간 심리 탐구하는 창작자 꿈꿔”

A new game designer at Korea Cyber University's Counseling Psychology Department, Naeyeun Lee, is focused on creating content that elicits empathy and introspection in players. Passionate about game development, she finds great interest in the process of turning ideas into tangible results, particularly in utilizing modern techniques like "vibe coding" to quickly implement them. Naeyeun is especially intrigued by how emotions and psychology can be effectively portrayed through game narratives and character actions.

Driven to delve deeper into the psychological aspects of gaming, she joined the Counseling Psychology Department and began her first course in September. The catalyst for her interest in story-driven games was the experience of playing "My Child Lebensborn," an historical game about raising a child discriminated against, which left players with feelings of sadness and deep reflection.

This experience made her realize the potential for games to convey complex human emotions and social messages, similar to how films and literature do.

Currently, she is developing "Already Recorded: The Statement," a story-based investigative game that focuses on the psychological processes of self-justification and defense mechanisms. Rather than simply finding the perpetrator, the game aims to make players reflect on their own decision-making processes. The ultimate goal is to create games that not only provide entertainment but also prompt players to contemplate their own choices and actions.