Commissioned as an enhancement on a proof-of-concept by the University of Bristol, Pesky gNATs is a shining example for the use of games technology in non-gaming scenarios. Children can absorb the abstract concepts designed for adults through metaphorical animations, improving their CBT thinking skills by engaging in conversations in a visual, socially meaningful story. 

Characters in the game present tasks and run through therapeutic assessments, providing a familiar and de-stigmatising context for a mental health intervention played with their therapist.