Emotions to Evoke: Curiosity, Tension, Thrill
Moodboard:
Soundtrack ideas:
Music for Uncovering Dark Mysteries – Fables – YouTube
Sacred Space Among Dreaming Spheres – Tabletop RPG Music (mystical celestial sanctuary) – YouTube
FreshmanSound – Time (Mysterious Cinematic Trailer ) – YouTube
Game direction ideas:
1. The player investigates the town’s history by interacting with the spirits of deceased residents, piecing together the story of a ritual. Gameplay includes exploration, puzzle-solving, and engaging with a richly detailed narrative. The primary types of fun to target using this gameplay idea are discovery and narrative.
2. The player discovers a mysterious artifact that allows them to travel between different time periods, witnessing the town’s transformation and learning about the ritual from various perspectives. Gameplay includes time-travel puzzles, uncovering secrets, and solving challenges in different eras, producing player enjoyment through challenge and fantasy.
3. The Stranger Within: The player, as an outsider, encounters both allies and enemies within the town. They must navigate a web of relationships and loyalties to reveal the truth about the ritual. Gameplay involves character interaction, decision-making, and navigating complex social dynamics, enabling the player to experience the narrative in a more expressive manner.
