HA3 Task 2 - Game Genre and synopsis

Game setting

My game is inspired by Minecraft and 7 days to die. It is very open world. You can craft things, tame animals, build shelters, chop trees, make weapons, change clothing etc. The game will have graphics similar to 7 days to die. The crafting system and layout is inspired by Minecraft.

Characters

Jason Mark: The origins of his extra ordinary abilities are said to be genetic but no one in his family or in the world have the same condition. Jason had a lonely childhood because all the other kids would pick on him because of his superior intelligence. He committed a murder when he was 15 and was succesful in not getting caught. After that he went on to get a degree in human and animal sciences. He uses this knowledge to text crazy sick experiments on live human subjects.

John Mark : Albert’s childhood best friend. Knows Albert is the one who killed his own family. Knows there is something seriously wrong with Albert but still carries on to treat him like his good friend and doesn’t judge. Goes with the stories Albert puts out to cover up his homicide before the infestation.

Jason’s 3 year old son, Ellis Mark: The only child/family Jason doesn’t kill that night. Reason for him being spared are unknown. Jason is the tough father figure to him however as the story goes on it is very clear that Jason cares very much about Alfie.

Storyline

The story is set in a fictional world made of small cities.

The story starts with Jason killing his entire family and having no issues with the authorities by using his cover up story. After a few days of him abandoning his old house with his 3 year old son Alfie, he moves no the same street as his only friend, John. After a night of very heavy drinking, Albert and John wake up on the roof of Albert’s apartment from where they can see the whole city in chaos and zombie like creatures in buildings hiding in the dark. They rush to find Alfie and find him sleeping in his bed. Albert and John decide on leaving their current city and drive to a better place.  They take Alfie and as much supplies as they can and set off in Albert’s RV. From here it is the player’s decisions that affect outcomes. Albert, John and Alfie can die depending on what the player does in certain situations.

Game inspiration:

Minecraft, 7 Days to die. The sand box style of Minecraft makes a simple game very fun and interesting. 7 days to die has cheap graphics that don’t need a good computer to run and zombie UI which can be used on other mobs if edited. This inspired me to make a game with very open world areas where 99% of the surrounding, objects etc are interactive. My game will be cheap to run, compatible with most Pc’s and very fun.