2D Beats : Fast paced full body movement game using Godot Engine

Abstract: The world is quickly moving to a more and more digital world, everything is online and computerized. This is convenient but also increases the amount of time spent in front of various types of devices and displays, not getting the exercise we as humans need. Gaming or the act of playing video games is very much a part of this and is traditionally thought of as a sedentary activity. However, there is a type of video games that does not fall into this category, that is exergames. Exergames distinguish themselves from sedentary games in that they use the human body for control, leading to their use to combat the lack of exercise. This thesis describes the implementation and testing of one such exergame that is a part of a larger project at Linköping University that aims to create a library of games to be used in organizations where sitting for long periods is common. The game is implemented using the game engine Godot and an ML solution called MediaPipe for movement tracking and recognition. The goal was to create an easy to playgame providing moderate to high physical activity. Testing showed that the game provided the desired physical exertion within a few consecutive rounds and exertion remained on roughly the same level even if the user was experienced.