THE WORLD OF MADINA PAPEL
A journey through Madina Papel
Step into a calm sandbox experience where the world itself is crafted from paper. In Folded, there are no enemies to fight, only mysteries to unfold.
Explore the delicate landscapes of Madina Papel, where every hill is a crease and every river is a tear in the parchment. Observe, document, and discover the stories written in the folds of the world.
OPEN WORLD ATMOSPHERIC. EXPLORATION
WHY THIS GAME EXISTS
Folded was created in response to a simple question:
What would a game look like if it were designed for curiosity instead of urgency?
Many games emphasize speed, domination, or optimization. Folded takes a different approach—offering a space where meaning emerges through exploration rather than instruction.
This project is not about telling players what to feel or how to play. It’s about creating room for interpretation, pace, and presence inside an interactive world.
Madina Papel is a hand-crafted paper universe rendered in black and white, where color represents change, connection, and transformation.
The world is built to feel tactile and responsive. Paper behaves like paper—fragile, expressive, and capable of becoming something new.
Characters within the world guide, challenge, and reflect different ways of interacting with the environment.
WHY THIS GAME EXISTS
Folded was created in response to a simple question:
What would a game look like if it were designed for curiosity instead of urgency?
Many games emphasize speed, domination, or optimization. Folded takes a different approach—offering a space where meaning emerges through exploration rather than instruction.
This project is not about telling players what to feel or how to play. It’s about creating room for interpretation, pace, and presence inside an interactive world.
CORE GAMEPLAY PILLARS
Exploration Over Performance
There are no timers, ranks, or failure states tied to reflex or speed.
A Reactive Paper World
Paper tears, folds, burns, wilts, and blooms depending on interaction.
Choice-Driven Progression
The world evolves based on how you engage with it—not how fast you move through it.
Narrative Through Environment
Story is discovered through space, characters, and interaction rather than exposition.
WHO FOLDED IS FOR
Folded is for players who enjoy:
Narrative and exploration-driven games
Calm, reflective gameplay experiences
Puzzle solving without combat
Artistic, stylized worlds
Games that prioritize atmosphere and meaning
No prior gaming expertise is required.
CURRENT STATUS
A playable mini-experience, Folded: Inner Journey, has already been developed to demonstrate the game’s tone, mechanics, and world.
This demo will be available to early supporters during the crowdfunding phase, and player feedback will directly inform ongoing development.
BUILT BY A GEN Z–LED TEAM
Folded is being developed by a Gen Z–led team of artists, designers, engineers, and storytellers.
We grew up inside digital systems that reward speed, visibility, and optimization—and we wanted to build something that felt different.
Our approach to Folded reflects that perspective: intentional design, respect for player agency, and transparency in how technology is used.
