THE SNAP HUNT

Indie Game Concept

Prototype released at EGX 2018

The Snap Hunt was a personal indie game project that Nadia worked on in 2018 together with a group of 5 other people.

Inspired by 70’s and 80’s B-horror films, pop culture conspiracy theories & camera geekiness, the goal was to create a different type of first person shooter game - one with the camera as the weapon.

The intentional mood change during the game was a big part of the storytelling. Beginning the journey with a curious and optimistic expectation of adventure in a beautiful setting, the player’s perception of the world around them is turned upside down as the story progress and night, uncertainty and horror takes over.

The first prototype and game play of The Snap Hunt was well received and featured by The Gadget Show on Channel 5, Rock-Paper-Shotgun and at EGX 2018 with Tranzfuser.

Art Director: Nadia Ørneborg. 3D development by Darkroom Interactive.

The project is no longer in development.

EARLY CONCEPT PAINTINGS

Digital illustration of a peaceful river landscape at sunrise, with mountains in the background, evergreen trees, and a small tent on the riverbank.
A mystical forest scene with waterfalls flowing from a large tree rooted in moss-covered rocks, surrounded by lush greenery and faint glow. There are signs and a bucket near the water.

ART DIRECTION

A detailed diagram and notes on trees for a game called The Snap Hunt, including tree shapes, branches, and key thematic words such as false sense of security, adventure, curiosity, jagged, twisted, unsettling, and unsafe. The image features both pho
Comparison of three illustrations of a maple tree at different distances: a detailed close-up, a generic representation, and a far-away silhouette, with labels for each.
Comparison of three pine trees labeled Close Up, Generic Pine 02, and Far Away, displaying different levels of detail and size, with text indicating tree design by Nadia Ørneborg and referencing The Snap Hunt.
Diagram showing the size differences among three evergreen trees labeled 'Close Up,' 'Generic Pine 01,' and 'Far Away,' with the 'Close Up' tree being the largest and the 'Far Away' tree being the smallest.
A collage of outdoor nature scenes featuring lakes, rivers, forests, and waterfalls, with people hiking and enjoying the scenery.
A collage of outdoor trail scenes at Algonquin Park with hiking paths, scenic views, trees, and warning signs. Includes images of people hiking, forest landscapes, and trail infrastructure like bridges and benches.

Media Coverage

“The Rock Paper Shotgun video department recently visited EGX 2018, where we looked for hidden gems for PC that had slipped below our radars.

We discovered a world of sticky cats, terrifying tube trains, platforming trombones and two-headed dogs. These are our top picks of upcoming PC games that you must watch out for.”

Work & Exhibitions

Stylised painting of a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains and forests in autumn colours. The sun is setting and we are minutes from dusk. A fog is creeping in, about to engulf the unsuspecting campers and their tents.
Silhouette of a small airplane flying over a cityscape with tall buildings, under a dark sky with diagonal white search lights.
A section of the abstract painting "Courage" from Nadia Ørneborgs first solo exhibition "Beginning Again". The painting has intersecting colourful lines and shapes in pink, purple, blue, green, peach, and orange hues.