With just an Oculus Quest virtual reality headset, visitors at the Hoi An Kien Su VR booth developed by Click Studio - DTU, presented at the National Exhibition on Achievements to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of National Day (at the Vietnam National Convention and Exhibition Center in Hanoi), were delighted to embark on a time-traveling journey. They wandered through Hoi An’s golden age as a bustling trading port centuries ago, tasked with returning an ancient jade bracelet to Princess Ngoc Hoa.
In recent days, the Hoi An Kien Su VR booth of DTU, located in the Education Section of the National Exhibition Center in Dong Anh, Hanoi, has attracted visitors of all ages eager to experience this unique cultural - historical interactive VR game.
Exhibition space introducing Hoi An Kien Su VR by Click Studio - DTU at the 80th National Day Achievement Exhibition, National Exhibition Center, Dong Anh, Hanoi. Photo: K.Q
Hundreds of survey responses from players of all ages and professions were overwhelmingly positive: “So realistic, like truly living in Hoi An inside the game,” “The talent of today’s young artists combined with modern technology is amazing,” along with countless comments such as “very fun,” “very enjoyable,” and “an excellent experience,” particularly from students.
Children excitedly engaging with the game. Photo: K.Q
Hoi An Kien Su is a first-person virtual reality interactive experience developed by Click Studio at DTU. Players use an Oculus Quest VR headset to interact with the environment and complete mini-games, each session lasting between 20-30 minutes.
This technological product combines cultural preservation with gameplay, recreating the ancient town of Hoi An with its events, lifestyle, traditions, and cultural depth from more than 400 years ago. Notably, it portrays the wedding between Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese merchant Araki Sotaro. In Hoi An Kien Su, the player assumes the role of a time-traveling scientist, tasked with returning a 500-year-old jade bracelet to Princess Ngoc Hoa while exploring legendary stories and the distinctive cultural values of Hoi An’s historic trading port during its golden age.
A culturally rich immersive experience. Photo: K.Q
During production, the Click Studio team employed global gaming industry standards such as Unreal Engine 5, along with advanced technologies like Nanite, Lumen, and Blueprint, to deliver high-quality graphics, realistic lighting, and smooth gameplay. Optical motion capture (MOCAP) technology was also utilized, enabling lifelike character animation while saving time in production.
Hoi An Kien Su - “one-touch” with deep emotions. Photo: K.Q
Unlike many commercial games designed to retain players for extended periods, Hoi An Kien Su focuses on short yet high-quality experiences that leave a lasting impression. It follows a “one-touch” design philosophy: a single session is enough for players to carry with them memories of an ancient, vibrant, and culturally profound Hoi An.
A fresh way to experience an ancient, vibrant, and culturally rich Hoi An. Photo: K.Q
More than a mere entertainment product, Hoi An Kien Su contributes to the dissemination of Vietnam’s cultural heritage worldwide. The product has also been introduced in schools as an effective extracurricular activity, offering students enjoyable and educational playtime at affordable costs and in a safe environment.
Contributing to the global spread of Vietnam’s cultural heritage. Photo: K.Q
Recently, Hoi An Kien Su was ranked among the Top 5 Outstanding Projects in the GameHub 2025 Competition for Potential Vietnamese Games -an award within Vietnam Gameverse, the country’s largest annual gaming event.
(Media Center)