Prototype 3 Design Document

Name

OuterWoods https://mrmypurse.itch.io/outerwoods

Genre

2D platform, Indie, Story-Driven, Adventure, Puzzle, Game Prototype

Platform

Unity 2020.2.1F1 Windows

DesignConcept

This is a 2D platformer that tells the story of a young witch. She finds herself in the middle of the woods searching for answers. Players get to understand who she is, interact with other interesting characters and explore different areas in the game.

Features

• Third-person control

• 2D platformer

• Boreal Forest Environment

• Pixel art

• NPC dialogue system

• Player dialogue choices

Game Test Questions:

• Were the controls easy to use?

• How was the atmosphere of the game? Does it feel peaceful/lively? If not, how can it be improved?

• Did you interact with all the NPCs? How was the experience(entertaining, boring, etc)?

• Are you satisfied with the dialogue system? How can it be improved?

• Did you like the 2D platform? Do you think it should be more difficult?

• Did you encounter any bugs? If so, please describe.

Known issues

• Delay with key inputs Space and E

Thank you for playing!

Feedback from playtesting

• Many reported delays with key inputs.

• Everyone finds the control easy to use except the scrolling dialogue system.

• Dialogue system can be improved by changing it to solely mouse control(Click on dialogue options to choose) or solely key controls(A, D and ENTER to select). The scrolling mechanism is confusing to the players.

• The atmosphere is cute and quirky, it gives the players the desire to explore.

• The platform can be more difficult by enlarging the space between platforms.

• NPC should have more meaningful dialogues, such as giving directions or giving tasks.