“Alter: The Cold Echo” - Our Internal Hackathon Winner Fueled by AI tools
In a thrilling showcase of creativity and technology, the internal AI-powered hackathon held at Inellipse concluded with a resounding success. The team "Alter" triumphed with their game Alter: The Cold Echo, captivating everyone with its engaging storyline, cutting-edge technology, and AI-powered elements.
The Story Behind Alter: The Cold Echo
The game immerses players in the chilling world of Richard, who wakes up in an unfamiliar, freezing environment, trapped in a small wooden building with only a damaged phone to guide him. As he navigates this terrifying new reality, Richard is forced to make life-threatening decisions that lead him to uncover hidden dangers and unexpected discoveries.
What makes Alter: The Cold Echo especially captivating is the range of paths available for Richard. The team has fully developed his character, offering players multiple choices that can either save or kill him. Each decision impacts the storyline, ensuring that no two journeys are the same.
Though Richard is the first character to be fully
developed, the team plans to expand the game with
additional characters, each with their own intertwined
narratives. Powered by AI, these stories will evolve
dynamically, offering players a unique experience based on
the choices they make.
While the game is not yet available for download, the team
is dedicated to completing the other characters and
intertwining their stories with Richard’s. Be sure to stay
tuned for updates on the official release!
The Tech Behind the Adventure
Alter: The Cold Echo was created with powerful technologies to deliver a seamless, immersive experience. The game is developed for Android using Kotlin, which provides a fast, stable, and intuitive platform. For iOS users, Swift and Xcode were used to ensure smooth performance and user-friendliness. The game’s backend relies on AWS (Amazon Web Services) to guarantee scalability, security, and high performance.
AI: The Powerhouse Behind the Experience
AI is at the core of what makes Alter: The Cold Echo such a unique and engaging experience. The game uses AI technologies to offer players a personalized and interactive adventure:
- Story Generation: Powered by ChatGPT, the game’s storyline evolves based on player choices, allowing for a truly dynamic experience with different outcomes.
- Media Creation: Stunning visuals and media are generated using AI tools like DALL·E, Craiyon, and ChatGPT, helping to bring the world of Alter to life with creativity and precision.
- Code Assistance: The team utilized AI-powered tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, and Gemini to enhance the app’s development, optimizing code and boosting innovation.
By leveraging AI, the team has pushed the boundaries of interactive storytelling, creating a truly next-gen adventure.
The Team Behind the Magic
The team behind Alter: The Cold Echo consists of some of the brightest minds at Inellipse, led by team captain Nikola. Other key members include Angela, Tome, Valentino, Anastasija, and Ilche. Each brought their unique expertise and vision to the project, ensuring that the game provides a thrilling, cohesive experience.
A Hackathon Triumph
What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that the entire project was completed in just 8 working hours during Inellipse’s internal AI-powered hackathon, held on December 27th. In just a single day, the team developed a fully functional prototype for Richard’s character, complete with multiple decision paths that can either save or kill him. This impressive feat is a testament to the innovation and talent at Inellipse.
Looking Ahead
With the success of Alter: The Cold Echo, the team has demonstrated how AI can transform interactive storytelling and game development. By blending narrative depth with cutting-edge technology, they’ve set a new standard for what’s possible in the industry. We’re excited to see what comes next as the team continues to expand the game and push the boundaries of what AI can achieve. Stay tuned for updates on the game’s release, as Alter: The Cold Echo continues to evolve into a groundbreaking, interactive adventure.
