Walking simulator game proposal

Things player can do:

·       Walk

·       Run

·       Pick up items

·       Open doors

Things AI can do:

·       No AI

·       We are using scripted sequences to compensate

Animations:

·       Walking

·       Running

·       Arms and legs for the player

Actions:

·       E to interact

·       Open Doors

·       Pick up items

Inventory:

·       Very basic

·       Keys

The Larch: A walking simulator

The Larch is a story about two brothers who have lost their father, that passed away at the sawmill while working. Eric, the younger brother, is 15 years old and is sad about his father’s death. Brad, the older brother at the age of 19, is also sad but doesn’t let his brother see this as he his assuming the new role of authority and trying to be a new father figure to Eric. A year later Eric is still sad about the father’s death and Brad feels the need to stand up and try to teach Eric to suck it up and some initiative. Brad gathers some of his friends and kidnaps Eric on his way from school and take him to an abandoned sawmill, the same sawmill that his father died in. At first Eric has no idea what’s going and as far as he knows. Meanwhile in the far distance a bushfire is brewing, both brother unaware of its coming destruction. As Eric is trying to escape he can hear Brad’s friends screaming “Fire!” After this Eric can see Brad desperately trying to get in whilst his friends are running. Brad eventually runs in and helps Eric escape. Both of the brothers can only get out by relying on each other. When they get out and get to a safe distance, they hug lovingly. Brad apologises about trapping Eric in a burning building and Eric responds by saying “I know you’re trying to be like dad but I just want you to be my big bro.” They both shed a tear and finish hugging.

Genre: Walking Simulator

Time Period: Modern times

Environment: Small town

Gameplay description: A tale of two sons that overcome the death of their father through trial by fire.

Game objectives and winning condition: Continue through the story and follow the linear path to finish the game.