【Game Development】Personal Ideation Exercise
NAME: LEE XIN YI, CINDY | STUDENT ID: 0373299 | PROGRAMME: BACHELOR'S OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Introduction
In a world where cooking has been fully automated, one young dreamer dares to challenge the machines to prove to the world that cooking is an irreplaceable art. This story-driven pixel RPG blends narrative choices with strategic cooking battles, where every decision influences the outcome of the journey. At its core, the game challenges players to explore the tension between human creativity and a world that has surrendered to automated conformity.
Gameplay & Mechanics
Core Elements
- Explore towns and hidden areas
- Uncover secret recipes
- Battle AI cooking bots
Player Activities
- Interact with environment items
- Experiment with ingredients
- Unlock new dishes
- High-stakes competitions
Cooking Battle System
- Combine skills and timing
- Strategic ingredient use
- Outperform NPC opponents
Branching Storylines
- Choices affect narrative
- Unique outcomes
- Recipe usage impacts story
Inspirational Game References
Video: Stardew Valley Year 1 Week 1 (Spring) - Relaxing Gameplay | Longplay | No Commentary by Marigold Longplays on Apr 20, 2022
Video: 5 Minutes of Overcooked Gameplay - E3 2016 by IGN on Jun 16, 2016
Stardew Valley
- Blends farming, exploration, storytelling
- Simple mechanics with depth
- Player-driven progression
- Lighthearted yet meaningful tone
- Inspiration for pixel aesthetics
Overcooked
- Fast-paced, chaotic kitchen challenges
- Highlights urgency and decision-making
- Inspiration for competitive cooking
- Adapted for AI battles
Challenges & Concerns in Development
Design Challenges
- Witty hints and dialogue design
- Guiding players toward endings
- Multiple meaningful endings
Balance Issues
- Balancing NPC cooking bot difficulty
- Challenge without frustration
- Engaging gameplay experience
Narrative Integration
- Heavily text-driven narrative
- Keeping gameplay engaging
- Balancing story with interaction
Market Potential & Sustainability
Initial Appeal
- Food culture = universally relatable
- AI and automation = hot theme
- Strong viral potential
Sustainability Concerns
- Engagement drop after all endings
- Need for replay value
Longevity Strategies
- Seasonal updates with new content
- DLC featuring global cuisines
- Community-driven content
Conclusion
In conclusion, the game should be more than just about food and cooking at its core. Instead, the story should be about rediscovering human passion in a world that has chosen convenience over creativity. Through a combination of narrative choice, exploration and competitive cooking battles, the game seeks to offer players an experience that is both engaging and thought-provoking while witnessing how the story unfolds. Ultimately, it reminds us that cooking is not merely an act to survive from starving ourselves, but more likely an expression of culture, memory and soul.
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