Erik Loyer

Upgrade Soul

Graphic novel for mobile devices built with a bespoke digital comics engine that combines Ezra Claytan Daniels’ story and artwork and Alexis Gideon’s score into an immersive musical narrative.

Year 2019
Format
Mobile app
Credits Written and Illustrated by Ezra Claytan Daniels
Original Score by Alexis Gideon
Developed by Erik Loyer
Recognition
Finalist, 2013 IndieCade International Festival of Independent Games
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Upgrade Soul is an immersive science fiction graphic novel for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch—the first project built with the Panoply digital comics engine that complements the reading experience with fluid navigation, interactive 3D, and dynamic music. Published by Opertoon.

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Upgrade Soul is the story of Hank and Molly Nonnar, wealthy science buffs who decide to fund a risky, experimental therapy to rejuvenate the human body.
The project is the first to use the Panoply library which combines the visual language of comics with the Unity game engine.
Panels slide and reshape dynamically as the user swipes through the story.
Subtle accelerometer-driven 3D effects and dynamic music add to the immersiveness of the experience.
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