Task 1 - High Concept Document

Idea 1

Dragon Tale

Set in a fantasy world during a war between Mages and Dragons. The story is set at a point where the mages gain the upper hand. They have devised a new magic which allows them to crystallize the Dragons. Duran is a young Dragon who was spared from this magic via the efforts and sacrifice of his clan. Duran now takes it upon himself to set out and find the anchors which maintain this magic in order to destroy them and save his race.

Genre: RPG, Action, 

Target Audience: Players who enjoy an engrossing, lengthy story will enjoy this game. As well as those who enjoy fantasy based genres and a variety of quests which allow player progression and upgrades.

Competition: Skyrim, Dragon Age, 

This game shares elements with games like Skyrim and Dragon Age, also both these games have Dragon's in some form, but never as a playable character. This is where Dragon Tale is different, it put's the player in control of the mythical beast. 

Unique Selling Points: Take the massive world of an RPG and explore it in a way only a Dragon can. Take flight and discover the world of dragons.

Target Hardware: PS4, XboxOne, PC

Visual Style: A colorful slightly cartoon based visual style will be used in Dragon Tale. The world is full of mystical forests and woodlands with a variety of colorful plants. However there are also ancient ruins and sky temples to explore.

Gameplay features: The aim of this game is to create an experience which truly allows the player to feel like they're in control of a dragon with a whole world to explore.

Idea 2

 Hunter X Hunter

Set in the world of Hunter X Hunter, this is an MMO in which you create your own Hunter, select his/her class and live the life of that Hunter. As a Hunter, it is your job to discover new lands, creatures and maintain balance within the world. You will be able to take on a range of quests at your discretion and as your Hunter Rank increases you may even be sent personal requests from Hunter HQ.

Genre: MMO, RPG, Action

Target Audience: Fans of the Hunter X Hunter manga and anime adaption. Also players who enjoy creating their own experience from a variety of choices offered to them within a massive established world.  Ages 12 and up.

Competition: Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, World Of Warcraft, Runescape, Monster Hunter

License: Hunter X Hunter Manga/Anime

Unique Selling Points: A game based on the world of the manga/anime, Hunter X Hunter. The player is given the opportunity to live the life of one of 4 classes of Hunter. A Bounty Hunter, A Gourmet Hunter, A Beast Hunter and an Ancient World Hunter. Create your own Nen based techniques and raise your Hunter rank in order to discover the mysteries of the Hunter X Hunter world.

Target Hardware: PS4, XBox One, PC

Visual Style: Making use of cel-shading, the visual style imitates that of the 2012 anime adaption of the Hunter X hunter manga.

Gameplay Features: Create your own character, choose a Hunter class and learn your Nen based techniques. Using gear and items adapt your combat style to your situation and take part in a variety of quests and tournaments.

Idea 3

The Hunger Games

Overview of the Game: The Hunger Games, An online multiplayer game based on the Hunger Games event which takes place within The Hunger Games film series. The player creates a character and then chooses a district to represent; they then enter a death match event akin to the films.

Player Motivation: The player is motivated by the competition, they are paired up with one partner from the same district, and both players are then entered into a death match against the remaining 11 pairs. These matches take place on massive maps in which patience and strategy are key.

Genre: Online Multiplayer, Action

License: This title will exploit the license of The Hunger Games film franchise. The franchise originally started out as a book series, however after receiving a large amount of popularity, it was recognised by film makers and now has two movies based on the book series of the same name.

Target Customer: Ages 16 and up. Fans of the Hunger Games books and /or film series. Players who favour stealth, strategy and teamwork over free for all action.

Competition: The Last of Us, this game employs a similar mechanic in which finding and crafting items is key to survival.

Unique Selling Points: A new kind of death match brought to the player, one in which survival and strategy take priority over a high kill count. In the Hunger Games, the last pair standing are the only winners.

Target Hardware: PS4, XBoxOne, PC

Visual Style: The visual style aims to replicate those found within the films, aiming for a realistic, yet fantastical world.

Game Play Features: This game emphasizes stealth, strategy and team work. Just like in the films, the player must either find one of the few weapons made available to them via grabbing a pack and risking early elimination, stealing them from deceased players or crafting them from materials found around the map. Players are also able to find and craft protective, as well as medical based equipment. Players can also earn items by gaining favour. Players can gain favour from performing impressive actions, such as stealth kills or using your environment to dispatch or escape from an opponent in interesting ways. Pairs are also able to share items and heal each other, team based actions are also a good way to gain favour. This helps encourage good team work even among players who don’t know each other previously.

Idea 4

 Grav-Racer

Overview of the game: Set in a futuristic galaxy, resources are scarce. The most valuable resource is Grav-Tron. Every 10 years 4 different worlds send their personal Grav-Racers to compete in a grand tournament in order to win a large amount of this resource. This game changes up the racing genre to make it more action packed with a variety of new and unique modes.

Player Motivation: This game allows the player to represent a galaxy after being selected for that galaxy with a quick personality test at the start of the game. They are then able to enter this tournament and through online features compete with the remaining 3 galaxys in a world wide tournament. As the player progresses, he/she is able to customise and upgrade their Grav-Racer.

License: N/A

Target Audience: Ages 16 and up. Racing fans and action game fans.

Competition: Racing games with an emphasis on action.

Unique Selling Points: This is a combat racing game which introduces a host of new game modes and rules. It abandons the traditional racing genre and trys something new and innovative.

Target Hardware: PS4, Xbox One

Visual Style: This game is set in a futuristic galaxy, however I was influenced a lot by Tron when coming up with this idea. Therefore I can imagine it being very metallic with a lot of neon lights.