Turning a dream into virtual reality: This M’sian engineer turned game developer is living his best life


In Donjon Fauna, players assume the role of a veterinarian responsible for the care of ailing and injured fantastical creatures. — Photos: YONG BANG MING

Dr Yong Bang Ming fondly recalls using a role-playing game (RPG) maker to create a video game as a birthday present for his friend Kelvin when he was just 14 years old.

The game, Kelvin’s Birthday, was set in his school and included his classmates as characters.

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