Grave Shift - scary game
This Grave Shift game is one of the better scary games I've came across from a players viewpoint. Isometric platforms first made their way into the gaming arena back in the mid 80's. Of course now the graphics have improved immensely, helping to give these games a true 3D look and feel.
Grave Shift is a scary adventure game, where the player needs to destroy the Warlock’s Minions and reclaim the King's stolen treasure. As the name insinuates, the game scenario is set in a scary grave yard! The objectives are simple, destroy the White Warlock’s Minions and reclaim King Krump’s stolen treasure. Destroy the monster generators as well, and make sure you don't die of fright!
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How to play 'Grave Shift' game
Space Bar: Fires
P: Pause the game
Arrow Keys: Move the character
M: Brings up the map
Q: Quits the game
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Game design plan
Shown below is an example of how to make a design plan if you wanted to create a scary game similar to 'Grave Shift'.
Please Note: This game design plan is merely a reverse-engineer of my experiences as a player.
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Actual Developers:
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Tangerine Pop |
One sentence description:
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An isometric game where you need to destroy the Warlock’s Minions and reclaim the King's stolen treasure. |
Scenario / World:
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The game scenario is set in a scary grave yard! |
Mode:
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Single Player, with high scores submitted against other Internet players. |
Objectives:
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Destroy the White Warlock’s Minions and reclaim King Krump’s stolen treasure. Destroy the monster generators and make sure not to die of fright!
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Characters:
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The main character is the hero 'Arimose the Brave'. He has black hair and beard, a green shirt, and Robin Hood style tights and boots. Other characters include the king, a princess, his knights, and a little fairy.
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Audio / visual aesthetics:
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Isometric style graphics ie. bold, colorful, shadowed.
The background music is Medieval to hear. There is also talking throughout the game from the characters. For example, in the beginning of the game, the story is told through a mini Flash movie, showing discussions between 'Arimose the Brave' and King Krump.
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Genre(s) / Category:
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isometric, scary, puzzle, action, adventure, fighting |
Possible Target Audience:
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Everyone, although those who first started gaming with isometric style Nintendo classic games would appreciate the graphics.
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Itemization of game elements:
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The first screen has 5 options down the right side:
- Play Game
- High Scores
- How to play - game instructions
- Options - music volume, FX volume, difficulty and graphics quality
- Credits
After clicking a level to play, a mini Flash movie will begin to tell the storyline. Players can skip this movie by pressing the keyboard 'Esc' key.
The top playing GUI (graphic user interface) displays:
- how many keys have been found
- a gold tally (75 points per gold coin)
- a tally of relics that have been discovered
- hit points
- how many lives you have left
- a courage / life bar
The bottom GUI displays the instructions to play. Or rather, the keyboard buttons you need to press and what they do.
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Itemization of game rules:
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Reclaim the King's lost treasure by collecting all the gems and gold coins.
Collect keys to unlock gates.
Make your way to the White Warlock's lair and deliver the message.
Rid the land of the Warlock's minions.
Push the blocks onto the blue generators to destroy them.
Find stolen relics, including the Kings crown, for extra gold.
Collect food and elixirs to top up health and courage.
Don't die of fright :)
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