EXHIBITS

Experience the Teams of FUSE 2025!

The Tale of Valleyville

“The Tale of Valleyville” is a short film about a fairy finding an unlikely hero to save the day when a fire breaks out in her village. A narrator provides commentary as the tale unfolds, creating a similar sensation to storybooks. The film features a stylized art style and classic 2D animation, further evoking illustrated picture books.

The Wizards of Ooze

Oh no! the kingdom has has come under siege by the evil wizard and their army of slimes. You'll be in a fierce battle in this 1v1 player experience where one of you will be on the tabletop defending your kingdom with your own hands and defenses. Meanwhile the other person will be siding with the slimes and creating powerful slimes to destroy the kingdom. Will the kingdom prevail and survive the invasion or will the slimes conquer and destroy the kingdom?

Thieves Through Time

A time rift has opened up and sucked in all of the universe's treasure! Take control of a prolific thief and race to collect treasure alongside three other players. Traverse across branching timelines, sabotage the other thieves, and collect all the scattered treasure you can to bring back to the present! Just be warned - once the rift closes, it's gone for good, so don't get trapped in time!

Tunnel Vision

Oh, trapped in a cave? Perfect, this is your chance to blow off some steam. Chaos is your only way out, Put on the VR headset, grab whatever you can find, and dig your way to freedom. In Tunnel Vision, you’re dropped into a collapsed cave and must mine your way out before it all comes crashing down, as the concept of a rage room is brought to a whole new level of absurdity in VR delivering an unforgettable experience.

Wayward Woods

Once upon a time, there lived an ambitious apprentice mage, a young squirrel named Almond. All was well for the young apprentice, until, spurred by endless curiosity, he was whisked between the pages of Wayward Woods. Trapped within his master's favorite storybook, Almond must channel the elemental teachings of his master to conquer the dangers lurking in the woods and pen a story fit for a hero. Will Almond be able to escape the pages and return to his master's side? Find out at FUSE 2026!

Abowlcadabroll

Trouble is afoot on the bridge - the goblins are attacking and are trying to cross the bridge! In this 3D top down lane defender, you, a wizard, will try to defend yourself as the goblins cross the bridge by throwing different magical bowling balls at the goblins each time the goblins stop moving. Can you fend off all of the goblins?

Animation Capstone

The Senior Animation Capstone projects. Students create their own short film over multiple semesters. They showcase their passions and skills developed during their time at Bradley."

Beat Your Boss

Your boss has a massive hoard of gold, and you and his other minions want it! Use magic sigils to blast your boss, and collect the gold that flies out from his hoard! Make sure not to get hit, or you'll lose some of your gold! Try to have the most gold by the end of the timer, and Beat Your Boss!

Cheese on the High Seas

Ahoy Matey! Those stinky cats led by the dreadful Captain Yarggstick have stolen our cheese. We need two landlubbers to jump into action in this cooperative experience. One player will take the helm of the wheel controller, expertly maneuvering around mouse traps and mines all while snagging up our bounty of cheese. Or man the cannons light gun controller, blasting away Yarggsticks minions with jets of water, the greatest cat repellent. Work together to defeat Yarggstick and claim the treasure!

Counter Melody

Music brings us all together, and the musicians who take feelings and put them to notes have to start somewhere. But what happens when, as a child, that musician is traumatized during a concert. Counter Melody is a cathartic feel-good story about Terry learning to accept himself and his traumatic past by traversing the surreal landscape of his memories, but he must be careful because not all memories are pleasant and it seems like he might not be alone.

Cyber Chicken Showdown

3...2…1. - FIGHT! Select your fowl fighter and step into pits where you will participate in fast-paced, 1v1, Match-3-style gameplay to determine which cyborg chicken will come out on top! Choose your chicken proxy wisely, as each has a unique super that can be used to either boost themself or wreak havoc on the opponent. So what are you waiting for? Grab a friend, pick up those controllers, and take a step into the arena of Cyber Chicken Showdown!

Dome Animations

Full-dome animations created by students for an immersive experience using the planetarium and a variety of animation techniques students have learned, which provides the students with the experience of creating an animation with specific constraints.

Flavor Of Justice

When a sugar robbery ravages Candy County, an outcast cowboy, a short stack sheriff, and a hotheaded deputy face off against the Puffed Pup Pastry Posse to save their town. After several slip-ups, the newest cowboy in town is determined to prove that they belong with the ranks of Sheriff Coconut and Deputy Debbie. Will they become the Flavor Of Justice the town needs, or will the town descend into candied chaos?

Game Art Gallery

The Game art Gallery is an exhibit of digital artwork from students who major in Game Art at Bradley University. Featured artwork ranges from concept art to game-ready props, environments, and characters. Spanning across seven monitors, the gallery will be on display as you enter the lobby of the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

Geist Heist

All Oliver O. Hubert could ask for in his afterlife is to rest peacefully with his large collection of wares… Yet a new museum is opening in his old mansion, featuring all of his things! Enter this single-player PC game to sneak through exhibits and solve puzzles by possessing objects to take back what’s rightfully yours! Let the Geist Heist begin!

God Games Labyrinth

The Games have begun! The gods have selected their champions, and it is time to enter the Minotaur's Labyrinth! You have been chosen by the gods to take on this perilous task in their honor. In this four-player maze runner, you will traverse the labyrinth collecting treasure, stealing from your opponents and avoiding the Minotaur's pursuit. Collect treasure for the gods all through FUSE and at the end find out who reigns supreme!

Granny’s Cookies

Oh no! Your Granny downloaded so many suspicious files, and viruses have invaded her computer! You are tasked, as her grandchild, to help her download an Anti-Virus software on her 90s desktop, but those pesky viruses keep popping up, and you have to clear them by winning the mini-games that come with it. Clear that captcha, swipe those bugs away, stack those computer programs, and save your Granny’s computer!

Independent Animation

Join us in watching three independent films: Eyes for Eyes, Olive and Fred, and Ollie. In Eyes for Eyes, two super-powered beings battle it out in a flashy showcase of classic choreography. Witness a ghost versus human showdown in a haunted bowling alley in Olive and Fred. Resonate with the film Ollie, the tale of a dog seeking closure as he enters the afterlife.

Invasion of the Intergalactic Tourist Trap

It’s like when kids play pretend. It’s got knights, it’s got aliens, it’s got knights kicking alien butt. Why are there aliens? To build a waterpark resort, obviously. Bash your way through the remains of the kingdom to keep your planet off of the travel guide. You are the kingdom’s last hope; nay, their last choice!

Kaiju Konstruction

After years of of slumber, the Kaiju has awoken and is ready for destruction — can the Valor Twins rebuild fast enough to keep the building standing in this multi-medium VR-Arcade Cabinet experience? As the Kaiju, destroy the floors of Central Megatower in a VR headset: smash brick floors and rip out steel support beams. As a Valor Twin, build new floors by using their Power of Valor! Who will prevail in this epic battle of attrition?

Machiavelli

There are some deals you just can’t shake; you made one with a trickster demon… and they have demands. Granted immortality, you must navigate through tough decisions in order to build the perfect civilization. Each time you rule, your kingdom will fall - it is up to you to take what you learn about governing forward into the next era!

Midwest Goodbye

Saying goodbye at any function in the Midwest seems to take forever, and you've got stuff to do! Use your card deck as a metaphor for growing and changing as a person in a game that'll leave you wanting to call your grandma. Midwest Goodbye will make you realize why saying goodbye can sometimes take longer than you think.

Neon Roller Derby: Starlight Mall

Welcome to the 80's! You will be rollin' around the mall looking for your next cool look to show off to your friends. Using a dance mat, you will be able to navigate through the mall to dodge objects and collect your outfit in a fast-paced auto run environment. Will you be able to get your outfit in time for the party?

Otherworld Safari

Launch into a galactic expedition, filled with majestic animals in a strange, beautiful land. On this safari, use the customized 9 button controller to take photos of the alien wildlife. Gain a high score by taking lots of high-quality photos. Will your snapshot skills let you become the top photographer?

Production Team

About FUSE Production Team Production Team is a small, but growing team of students working together to organize, plan, and produce the entire FUSE event while working closely with Peoria Riverfront Museum and multiple student led teams. As young professionals they maintain the venue and work with multiple sponsors, as well as advertising the event to the public. The Production Team ensures that the FUSE event runs smoothly across multiple days.