Title: Soul Keeper
Genre: Adventure, Puzzle solving
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Elevator Pitch
Restoring the order of life by connecting with nature and animals through the world around you.
Unique Selling Point
The combination of spirituality and daydream tells the story some people might find relatable to their own beliefs.
Target Audience
My target audience is anyone who likes animals and nature, as well as cozy games with no fighting. The game won’t have any explicit content, but will have images of deceased animals that some people might find disturbing. I’m aiming for audiences of all ages, but in terms of graphic imagery it will have to be 16+. This rating is given to games in which the severity of violence starts to resemble real life to a certain extent.
Essential Experience
I want players to feel connected with nature and animals by restoring the order of life in the forest. I would like them to think of the choices they make and how it can affect the world around them.
I wish for the role of the forest keeper to bring sense of responsibility and awareness when players are walking through the beautiful landscapes and meeting animals who they’re bound to protect and take care of.
Design Intention
Compassion and resonation with wildlife is essential to establishing connection with animals that you might find. The player will be able to experience it during interaction with animals and through the process of building trust between them. If I was to describe how it would look, I would say it’s something that has etherial, spiritual motifs. An animal offering a part of their soul to you, a bubble of light that has its assigned colour; you keep it close to your own, absorbing the light in your chest.
Game Pillars
Connect with animals and gain their trust through your surroundings
The world around you is constantly giving you clues and guidance on how to assist the creatures in need. Collecting objects and learning animal behaviour will help you to understand what you’re truly trying to achieve.
Continue your adventure into the depths of unfamiliar woods
Discover scenic landscapes and their inhabitants, learn more about the species and fill your notebook with interesting facts about flora and fauna of your home. Let your imagination wander and give animals names you think suit them best.
Stop and think
Making decisions shouldn’t be hard, but their weight shouldn’t be underestimated either. How far are you willing to go to help, and if there is a limit, are you willing to take losses? Stay true to yourself, accept the fate of those who can’t be helped and take care of the things that matter the most.