Rare Build Changing Evocations - AlexisBliesener/Bewitched GitHub Wiki
Status:
- Concept
- In development
- Playable
- Finalized
Description
What is the mechanic or system?
There will be 2–3 rare, build-changing upgrades that dramatically shift how a player approaches a run. These upgrades grant entirely new abilities or mechanics, effectively redefining the playstyle for the rest of the session.
- Exploding out of enemies, rewards players for staying in enemies, enemies explode when exited, explosions are bigger when the health is lower, in bodies longer to get more use out of them taking more health from them.
- Possession is random no matter what enemy you possess
- Possession damage multipler for every possession done, resets on attack. Cool down for possession is shorter. Multipler is reduced when being hit.
Other non-used ideas:
- Exit a body and time will freeze for a second, allowing you to possess into another body before even having the chance to get hit +1 +1 +1
- Rewind the body a few seconds, tracer from overwatch vibes +1
Design Intent
What purpose does it serve?
This system adds high-impact variety and surprise to runs. It encourages experimentation and keeps gameplay fresh by occasionally introducing a powerful, game-altering upgrade. Players are rewarded for adaptability and are incentivized to take risks when choosing upgrades. It also creates memorable “one-off” runs where the experience feels completely different due to the unique mechanics introduced by these upgrades.
Controls & Input
How does the player interact with it?
- See in game upgrades for details on how these drop and get picked up. The only difference is they are more rare and have bigger effects.
- Player is allowed to get more than one of these, but it will be very rare.
Upgrade Pages
System Interaction
What other mechanics or systems does this connect to?
- In game upgrade system: These rare upgrades will be in the same system as the in game upgrades.
- 3rd Person Character Controller: The player controller will experience a large change in ability based on these upgrades.
- Meta Achievements: Some meta achievements can be unlocked through using these upgrades.
Success Criteria
How do we know it’s working?
- Players immediately feel a shift in gameplay when one of these upgrades is chosen.
- Each build-changing upgrade offers a distinct and viable new playstyle.
- The upgrades are rare enough to feel special but not so rare they are never seen.
- Runs that include one of these upgrades feel unique and memorable.
- Players express curiosity and excitement when discovering or using one.