Each level is open world to an extent, the player will be able to go anywhere at anytime within the 'cube' of the level. All the levels are set a night, although some areas will have lighting so won't be as dark. The player will move to the next level once they have picked up all the collectibles within that level.
Level 1
Demolished Prison themeAntagonist: The Tormented (Disfigured creature)
Elements:
Ruined Buildings - There will be a lot of these, some more destroyed than others
Prison Cells - Some will be broken apart, others with skeletons in them
Infirmary Tent - Showing experiments were performed
Concrete Walls topped with Barbed Wire - There is no escape!!
Overall Concept: The idea is to show the antagonist was created within the prison and was a prisoner until he broke out, destroyed everything and killed everyone.
Colour Scheme: Dark and Matte - Greys, Browns,
Inspiration: This particular level was inspired by the antagonist as I created The Tormented and thought up the level theme from his look and feel. I wanted a character with his mouth sewed shut and lots of chains round his body so from there I thought up a rough 'back-story', I felt a prison really fit this.
Level 2
Candy themeAntagonist: Morigan (Old woman)
Elements:
Lollipops / Sweets - Giving off the strong candy theme
Chocolate - Perhaps a chocolate fountain or river
Gingerbread House - An inside area to explore
Overall Concept: The elements in the level will be fun and enticing, but the dark undertones will add tension. There will be a few surprises to add fear and throw the player off track.
Colour Scheme: Bright and Pastel - Pink, Orange, Blue
Inspiration: The main inspiration for this level came from Katy Perry's song (featuring Snoop Dog) California Gurls, I love the candy theme, it looks so aesthetically appealing. I want to recreate this but have a horrific twist that really contrasts with the overall 'pretty and delicious' theme.
Level 3
Forest themeAntagonist: Ta'loc (Non-Human)
Elements:
Sacrificial Burial Grounds - There will be different sacrifices - in type and method
Tombs - Inside areas that can be explored
Alien Artifacts - Statues and otherworldly objects
Overall Concept: At first the forest will look fairly normal but full of alien things that will be creepy, scary but also interesting. The sacrifice areas will be very gruesome and make you wonder what the antagonist is and why it does these things. The antagonist is silent in this level so it'll be even more nerve-racking.
Colour Scheme: Dark and Natural - Green, Brown, Grey
Inspiration: Like the first level this theme was based on the character, which I created before the overall level idea. I really liked the idea of an antagonist that isn't of this world, once I decided I wanted a forest theme and linked it with the Ta'loc character the whole level came together with the alien and otherworldly concept.
Level 4
Roman themeAntagonist: Trajan (Half man/half beast)
Elements:
Temples - Some will give inside ares to explore, others will be ruins
Mythological Statues - Statues that represent known gods, may make my own too
Pillars - To show pathways, ruined buildings and decorative effect
Spears / Other Weapons - Near skeletons or as decorations
Skeletons / bodies - To show there was a battle and that time has past
Overall Concept: The look I am aiming for is an ancient town / city that has stood for hundreds of years but was taken over by the antagonist. I want to also create certain elements from imagination but that are inspired on my research into Romans and mythology.
Colour Scheme: Dark and Strong - Grey, Red, Gold, Orange
Inspiration: This level was, again, loosely based on the antagonist character design. I pictured the creature to have amour pieces similar to the Romans. I love the colour scheme of red and gold, which is heavily used for Romans. The level concept has also drawn inspiration from Essos in Game of Thrones (where Daenerys is based) because I love the colour palette of the location and the overall feel of the environment. I have looked up some temples that I may recreate like the Temple of Faustina and the Pantheon.
Level 5
Circus themeAntagonist: Lucy (The young girl)
Elements:
Maze - The primary element is a huge circus-themed maze
Mirrors - Will cover some of the walls of the maze
Ferris Wheel - Will 'turn on' when player is close, to make them jump/add tension
Bouncy Castle - Will be gruesome inside
Clowns - There will be creepy clown imagery throughout the environment
Overall Concept: I want this level to be the most terrifying, it will be full of jumpy parts, gruesome areas and the maze will add the feeling of being lost. When the Ferris wheel turns on it will be loud and bright, which will alert the antagonist.
Colour Scheme: Bright and Basic - Red, Yellow, Blue
Inspiration: This was the last level to be decided as I was torn between a circus theme and a hospital theme. I knew both would be scary but I decided to go with the circus concept because I could see it as being more creepy. I am one of the many people who are scared of clowns so I know that this will add to the fear factor within the game. I didn't want to have a clown as the antagonist because I feel the player would expect that.
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