Moodboard:
Spotify Playlist: The mood of this playlist goes from happy to curious to grim!
Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1isoJ8UL8eyQczKw7bDcPQ?si=44d62a92717c4301
Directions the Game Could Go:
1 – Quest & Narrative based:
In this direction, the game’s primary focus is on storytelling and progression through completing quests that advance the narrative. The critter’s journey is intertwined with the story of the AI companion, and each quest is a step towards uncovering the truth about the factory and the AI. For instance, the critter might embark on a quest to retrieve missing components for the AI companion, such as lost hard drives. Along the way, the critter encounters various obstacles, puzzles, and challenges that not only test its abilities but also reveal more about the factory’s history and the motives of the AI robots. The narrative unfolds through dialogues with characters, environmental storytelling, and scripted events, immersing players in a rich and engaging storyline that drives their actions and decisions.
2 – Obstacle / Challenge based:
In this approach, the game prioritizes skill-based challenges and obstacles that players must overcome to progress. The factory is filled with a variety of hazards, traps, and platforming sequences that require precise timing, reflexes, and problem-solving skills to navigate. For example, the critter might have to dodge evil AI robots, leap across moving platforms, and retrieve hard-to-reach loot to reach the next area of the factory. Each level presents increasingly difficult challenges, pushing players to master the game’s mechanics and improve their performance. Progression is tied directly to overcoming these obstacles, with each successful completion rewarding players with a sense of accomplishment and unlocking new areas to explore within the factory.
3 – Mystery & Puzzles based:
In this scenario, the game revolves around solving a central mystery that drives the critter’s journey through the factory. The critter’s initial discovery of the factory sparks a journey to uncover its secrets, including the whereabouts of its missing family or valuable artifacts hidden within the facility. Along the way, players encounter a series of puzzles, riddles, and mysteries that must be solved to progress and unravel the larger narrative. For instance, the critter might need to decipher cryptic messages left behind by previous inhabitants of the factory or unlock hidden chambers by manipulating environmental elements in specific ways. Each puzzle solved brings the critter closer to uncovering the truth behind the factory.
