
AIDAN PENZO
Game Design Portfolio
GRADIUS
A short concept document, based on a specific concept brief: “Design a AAA game that brings Contra or Gradius (pick one) into 3D. It is intended the game will be released for the PS4 and Xbox One.”
The document focuses specifically on the narrative experience of a multiplayer match found within Gradius. Includes within the document are details about the multiplayer mechanics, match progression, match structure as well as a walkthrough of a typical match.
Gradius is a VR ready, 3D space adventure and combat simulator, for the PS4 and Xbox One. Similar to games such as Elite Dangerous, players take control of the Vic Viper, a trans-dimensional starship, liberating numerous planets throughout the futuristic and ruthless galaxy. Fly across space solo, or create a squadron with your friends, to battle against waves of extra-terrestrial gunships, all leading to multi-stage skirmishes with colossal battleships.