Emotions
Amusing, Heartwarming, Enlightened
Moodboard
Spotify Playlist
3 Directions
Direction 1: Open-world exploration
Premise: You’re a quirky teen alien that runs away from home to Earth, navigating through diverse animal communities, each struggling with its own challenges of identity and belonging. Along the way, form deep connections with the animals you encounter, learning from their stories and finding solace in their fellowship. Through shared experiences and mutual understanding, you embark on a journey of self-discovery, realizing that true belonging comes from embracing differences and forging genuine connections.
Narrative: Embedded. The narrative unfolds gradually as players navigate through diverse environments, encounter different characters, and uncover the struggles and stories of the animal communities they encounter. The player’s exploration of the open world serves as a vehicle for experiencing and uncovering the narrative, enhancing immersion and player engagement in the game world.
Types of fun: Discovery, Sensation
Direction 2: Puzzle
Premise: An alien crash lands on Earth, with no memory of where it comes from. To piece together its true identity, players must solve a series of intricate puzzles scattered throughout the world. From deciphering ancient riddles in lush jungles to unlocking mystical gates in bustling cities, unravel the alien’s mysterious history on the quest to uncover the truth.
Narrative: Embedded. The player uncovers the narrative through solving puzzles and exploring the game world, with each puzzle and challenge revealing new insights into the protagonist’s journey and the overarching plot.
Types of fun: Challenge, Discovery
Direction 3: RPG
Premise: You’re an alien that travels the universe, arriving at different planets and integrating into their communities. Players shape the protagonist’s journey and forge alliances or rivalries that influence the narrative’s outcome. Along the way, they confront existential questions about identity, morality, and the nature of humanity, resulting in a series of choices that determine the fate of both the protagonist and the worlds they inhabit.
Narrative: Enacting. The player shapes the protagonist’s journey and moral compass through their choices and interactions with the game world.
Types of fun: Fantasy, Expression