AIDAN PENZO
Game Design Portfolio
Arcadia: Imperfect Eden
Arcadia: Imperfect Eden is a 3D cyberpunk themed action role playing game. It incorporates a mix of RPG and action mechanics, in which the player is able to choose between 4 different factions to uncover the story behind the banned augmentation program. After being dumped in the sewers, players become a member of the Forgotten Ones, a religious mutant cult led by the infamous messiah, Isaac. You must rise through the ranks, gaining respect from vital allies who will aid in eradicating the corruption crippling Arcadia. Traverse through various locales of Arcadia ranging from a utopian central hub to the seedy criminal underbelly of Arcadia. Using your newly acquired augmentations, player can alter their approach to each mission; whether you choose to infiltrate an enemy compound or smash through the wall with your enhanced strength.
The document covers multiple aspects of the world in which the game is situated in for instance: A timeline leading up to the events within the game, a map of the city and a description of the city of Arcadia. The bulk of the document focuses on the 4 factions situated in the city, detailing there, history, motives, influential members and environments they occupy within the city. In addition, there is a section dedicated to the relationship between each faction.
The Concept Design Document builds on the World Design Document as it details the game aspects that fit within the world. Included within the document are: A detailed overview of the game, a summary of the narrative structure, an extensive storyboard for each mission, a detailed tabled level structure as well as a section highlighting the journey the player shall be taking.
A 4-part mission found within Arcadia is explained in-depth within the document through the use of level diagrams illustrating the important elements of the level. In addition, there are carefully crafted pieces of dialogue, which are realised in light of the world and factions that exist in the game. A walkthrough example of the game also highlights how the player could approach this portion of gameplay.
The game consists of a variety of numerical economies that vary from how the player progresses through the game, damage and health of enemy combatants, in addition to black-market vendors. The interactive spreadsheet allows the user to adjust certain values to see how this could affect the whole economy system.
