Project Escape Demo

CONCEPT :

The goal of this project is to create a runner game, infused with metroidvania mechanics. The player would have to progress until the end of the level, facing along the way different enemies, bosses and obstacles, some of which can only be crossed using certain items and abilities. 

The player cannot go back as it is a runner game, but during each run, they may encounter certain intersections, that lead to different environments, each with its own enemies, obstacles and abilities to unlock.

Thus the player has to play through several runs and unlock key abilities in the right order to finish the game.

PROTOTYPE: 

Considering the scope of the project, I have decided to start simple by creating a short prototype, only featuring core gameplay elements such as most abilities, and enemies from the first environment.

This demo consists of 2 game modes, an "Adventure mode" where the goal is to reach the end of the level, unlocking different abilities along the way in order to face growingly difficult challenges, and an "Endless mode" where all abilities are unlocked right away and where the goal is simply to perform the highest possible score.

STATUS:  Paused

After the prototype was completely playable, I decided to put this project aside for a while, so that I could try different things I had in mind in various smaller projects. 

The game design for the different environments and progression has already been completed, and I plan on continuing developing it when I will consider myself ready to produce a game of the quality I wanted for this project.