Game Design Document: "Eclipse Escape"
Title: Eclipse Escape
Overview: Eclipse Escape is a survival game set in a
post-apocalyptic world where a permanent solar eclipse has plunged the planet
into darkness. Players must navigate through dark and dangerous landscapes,
using light sources to guide their way and avoid hostile creatures.
Target Audience: Casual gamers who enjoy survival
games, exploration, and suspenseful gameplay.
Key Features:
- Survival
and exploration gameplay.
- Use of
light sources for navigation.
- Avoiding
hostile creatures in the darkness.
- Discovery
of hidden secrets in the dark world.
Genre: Casual, Survival, Exploration
Game Mechanics: Players tap to move their character,
swipe to control light sources, and interact with objects to uncover secrets
and clues. They must explore dark environments, avoid dangerous creatures, and
solve puzzles to progress.
Controls:
- Tap to
move the character.
- Swipe
to control light sources.
- Tap to
interact with objects and solve puzzles.
Theme: Post-Apocalyptic World Under a Permanent Solar
Eclipse
Art Style: Dark and atmospheric 2D art style with
eerie landscapes and detailed creature designs.
Platforms: iOS and Android mobile devices.
Description: Eclipse Escape offers a suspenseful and
immersive gaming experience. Players navigate through a post-apocalyptic world
shrouded in darkness, using light sources to survive and discover hidden
secrets. The game combines exploration, suspense, and survival elements.
Core Loop:
- Start
a new level in the post-apocalyptic world under the solar eclipse.
- Tap to
move the character and explore dark environments.
- Swipe
to control light sources and illuminate the path.
- Avoid
hostile creatures in the darkness.
- Interact
with objects to uncover secrets and solve puzzles.
- Progress
to more challenging levels.
Depth in-game: Eclipse Escape offers depth through
exploration, puzzle-solving, and the suspenseful atmosphere of the
post-apocalyptic world.
Monetization: The game is free to play, with
occasional ads. An ad-free version is available through a one-time in-app
purchase. Players can also purchase in-game hints for more challenging puzzles.
Competing Titles: While there are survival and
exploration games, Eclipse Escape distinguishes itself with its unique solar
eclipse setting and suspenseful gameplay.
Technical Requirements: The game is optimized for
smooth performance on various mobile devices.
Risks and Challenges: Balancing suspenseful gameplay
with accessibility. Maintaining an eerie and immersive atmosphere in the
post-apocalyptic world.
