TimeWanderer: Temporal Odyssey
Name/Username: Terézia Hundáková / 555094
Gamer Type: explorer, achiever, socializer, killer
Target Audience:
● Players aged 18 and older.
● Enthusiasts of action games, adventure RPGs, and gaming narratives.
Target Platforms: PC, consoles
Genre: Action-Adventure, fantasy RPG
Number of Players: 1
Projected Release Date: 2026
High Concept Statement
In the distant future, as a result of various experiments and time manipulation, the temporal
balance has been disrupted. Time is unraveling, history is shattering into pieces, and
different time periods are intertwining and changing. You are an ordinary citizen who
disagrees with the state of the world and embarks on a quest to restore the flow of time. Your
journey takes you to dark mountains where you discover a miraculous amulet. Thanks to it,
you become a solitary time traveler, chosen to restore balance in the forgotten realms.
Armed with a magical amulet that opens the gates of time, you will cross the boundaries of
the past, present, and future.
This open-world action-adventure RPG offers players the opportunity to leave their own
mark on time, battle dark forces, solve mysteries of the past, and shape their own destiny.
Your decisions not only influence the game but also the history of the world itself.
Core mechanics:Time Travel -> Explore -> Conquer -> Improve
Feature Set
● Time Travel: The main game mechanic is the player's ability to time travel with the
help of a magical amulet. This mechanism allows the player to move between
different time periods in the game world. Each era is significantly different in terms of
environment, characters, and challenges, providing the player with new opportunities
for exploration, interaction, and problem-solving.
● Conversations and Dialogue Choices: The game features non-linear dialogues where
the player interacts with various characters and has the option to choose from
different dialogue choices. These conversations can influence the development of the
story and relationships with NPC characters while also providing important
information and advice.
● Exploration with Semi-Generated Node Networks: Players will explore various areas
of the game, with some of them being associated with main quests leading to the
resolution of the main story. The network of nodes spans across different eras, and
movement between nodes is possible, which players will refer to as "time-traveling
between eras."
● Combat System: The game's combat system combines several elements. On one
hand, there is a time-based system for selecting abilities with a recharge timer, where
players must plan their tactics and ability choices carefully. On the other hand, there
is a significant skill-based aspect where players need to move their character from
left to right to dodge enemy attacks. This mechanic draws inspiration from games like
Audiosurf and Guitar Hero, and players will need to hone these skills to survive
challenging battles.
● Character Improvement: Players will have access to an improvement menu where
they can buy and sell items, enhance their weapons, armor, and character abilities.
This allows them to tailor their hero to their preferred gaming style and strategy.
Player experience goals
● Offer players a dynamic world to explore.
● Allow players to customize their character and play according to their own
preferences.
● Give players the feeling that their decisions influence the story and the world.
Team Roles:
Game Designer:
● Designing game mechanics, puzzles, tasks, and gameplay progression.
● Creating levels and game environments.
● Defining the game rules and balancing difficulty.
● Collaborating with the story writer to ensure consistency between the story
and gameplay.
Programmer:
● Implementing game mechanics.
3D Artists:
● Creating 3D models of characters, environments, and objects.
● Texturing and animating characters and objects.
● Designing visual effects and animations for combat and spells.
● Optimizing graphic assets to achieve high visual quality.
Story Writer:
● Writing the game's script and character dialogues.
● Crafting a branching narrative with multiple endings based on player
decisions.
● Maintaining story continuity and character development.
● Collaborating with the game designer to integrate the story into gameplay
mechanics.
Sound Designer:
● Creating sound effects for characters, environments, and game mechanics.
● Composing music and a soundtrack that enhances the game's atmosphere
and mood.
● Implementing audio tracks into the game and synchronizing them with visual
events.
● Continuously optimizing audio performance for music and sound effects.
Testers:
● Testing the game to identify bugs, errors, and inconsistencies.
● Ensuring that the game is player-friendly and playable.
● Providing feedback on gameplay, balance, and faulty events.
● Monitoring and documenting errors and reporting them to the development
team for correction.
The Competition
The inspiration for the game is a combination of a fantasy world with a time-traveling
element. In terms of game mechanics, the inspiration draws from the approach to time travel
and combat system in "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" and "Chrono Trigger." The
unique focus on time travel, where players can traverse between different historical eras,
provides a new and dynamic way to develop the game's story and world. Time travel is not
just a peripheral element or a mini-game but a central part of the gameplay.
Chrono Trigger
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Compelling aspects / USP
The main unique feature of the game is the time-travel system, which allows players to
explore different eras and alter the course of the story. We also emphasize dynamic NPCs
with their own lives and narratives, making the game world immersive and authentic. The
game has a branching storyline, and each decision will have consequences for the future.
Furthermore, the story is rich in history, political intrigue, and moral dilemmas.