Virtual Booth

This media project was completed as part of the HBT224 – Media and Translation course.
Through this project, an interactive visual novel game was translated from English into Malay.
The purpose of this translation is to encourage a reading culture among digital readers,
especially teenagers and young adults, by using a modern and engaging approach. Compared
to regular novels, this project allows players to choose their own path through different choices,
creating a personal and immersive experience similar to video games. The content of the
game, which focuses on education and positive values, was kept true to the original while also
being adapted to fit local cultural norms. This translation aims not only to give local readers the
chance to enjoy a creative work from another country but also to reduce the language barrier
through a digital format that is popular today. By combining visual elements, interactivity, and
multiple story endings, this project offers a fresh take on how reading materials can be
presented. It is not just a translation, but also an innovation that aims to spark interest in
reading through the combination of technology, narrative, and gameplay. This effort hopes to
create greater interest in translation work through a format that feels fresh and relevant to the
current generation.