Hi Cohhiltion,
I need your help I am creating a game for my college coursework. I was wondering what the best time period would be for an exploration game. Also any help with the story and desgin would be taken into account.
Concept
This is where the game begins you will learn key game mechanics as you play as Bradley.While playing as Bradley you are taken , this is where you get to the main chacter called Leon Fox. Leon is the bigger Brother of Bradley so when Bradley doesn't come back after 2 days you are sent to go find Bradley and return him home. Along with doing so Leon will find out what has happened to his dad after the civil war has finished.
Why I want a storytelling game?
The reason why I want a story telling game is because I fell like this will allow players to fully in brase the different chacters through out the game. I also really love story game like telltale games. However this is hard because I don't want the game to be liner and please stick to this path. I believe If i followed this the player wouldn't get the correct experience. I want an open world game this way it will allow me to have more details about the blood shed of the civil war and the events that cause it in the first place.
How does Leon's family and friends help?
The way Leon's family and friends impact on the story is because there is a companie system that I think would be cool to try , along with friends and AI chacters that you help out along the way aka more room for loot.
Bradley (when found) allows you to have more carry weight to the party along with likes caves and is knowledge, the way knowledge would work in Bradley case would be the different types of enemies you will face he will tell you weakness and areas of attack you can use. (Bradley will not be available for combat at this time.) Weakness is that he hates talking to people and has a huge fear of snakes.
Old Jack (Not a companie but will help a lot) Old Jack is a old man man that is very clever because its not the 1st war he has been in and has taken part in. Jack likes history and will give places advice on the areas that they need to go to next. along with this Jack will give the player a boost because jack is seen as inspiring.
Jack's weakness He can get carried away and can give you the wrong information.
Mom (Not a compaine) Mom is a chacter that will be key in finding out information about Leon's dad. However to make sure that players can't just keep asking abut Leon's dad you will only be given small details about your dad. Along with this your mom will be a place you can rest re heal and stock up on supply's if they are needed. Mom has no weakness (That's because moms are amazing)
What I need help with?
This is the main reason why I need you, the internet. My game might seem good or bad however I really want to know what type of Art style to go with an example could be LA Noir, Bioshock Infinite or even like telltale games. I'm really not sure.
Thank you Cohhilition.
IhopeIcanachieve (Dan)
P.S I know it was long thread but I want to make sure that you understand a little about the game I want to make and the reason behind it. All feedback will be used in important poring and maybe changing the game.
