Game Concept

Working Title

Cherrylicious

Concept Statement

"Embark on a cherry-filled adventure in a vibrant 2D world! Collect as many cherries as you can while jumping, dodging, and battling through challenging obstacles and enemies. Discover hidden secrets and unlock new abilities as you progress through each level and become the ultimate cherry collector, this is your only survival!"

Genre/Category

The genre of this game is “Fruit-Fuelled Platformer” as it is a fun and whimsical platformer game that combines classic gameplay mechanics with a vibrant, colourful world. The player controls a plucky hero as they traverse various levels filled with obstacles, enemies, and secret areas to explore. The game features easy-to-learn but challenging-to-master platforming mechanics, providing plenty of opportunities for players to improve their scores, by eating cherries and staying alive. As players progress through the game, they collect delicious cherries that contribute to their score and provide an additional challenge to complete the level with a high score. With its classic platforming gameplay, charming visuals, and engaging mechanics, Cherrylicious is sure to appeal to fans of the platformer genre. 

 The word "fuelled" in this context suggests that cherries are the driving force behind the gameplay experience, motivating players to explore the world and overcome challenges to collect as many cherries as possible, in the end, you want to survive (eat cherries) right?

Concept Creation Process/area and Influences

The process of concept creation for Cherrylicious began with identifying a popular game that could serve as a basis for the gameplay and mechanics. The game that was chosen as the main influence for Cherrylicious was Super Mario Bros, (Nintendo, 1985). The influence of Super Mario Bros can be seen in the general platforming gameplay, the use of power-ups, and the design of the levels. 

 After identifying Super Mario Bros as a starting point, ways to implement the game's key features, such as the movement and the levels, were identified. This was then evaluated to determine if it was a reasonable undertaking, which it was deemed to be. Once a way to implement the basic features of Super Mario Bros was developed, ways to expand on it and add new features were constructed. These included adding a unique collectible item, the cherries, that serve as the player's primary objective and the key to survival, as well as additional power-ups and obstacles to make the gameplay more challenging and interesting.

After these extensions were conceived, ways to implement them were identified, such as incorporating cherry-themed elements throughout the game's design and utilizing the cherries as a central gameplay mechanic. Once all the elements of the game had been thought of and ways of implementing them considered, a final product of how the game would look when completed was designed. This involved creating a world filled with cherry-themed levels and obstacles the player must navigate to collect cherries and avoid danger. 

 Once the game's overall design was established, the user interface and controls were developed to ensure the game was easy to play and enjoyable for the player. This led to the creation of Cherrylicious, a platformer game where the player must navigate through cherry-themed levels, collect cherries to survive, and avoid various obstacles and enemies.

Audience and Competitive Analysis

Based on the gameplay mechanics and genre, the target audience for Cherrylicious is likely to be gamers who enjoy platformers and adventure games. This includes casual and hardcore gamers looking for fun and engaging games to play. The game's bright and colourful graphics may also appeal to younger players, males, females, and families as well. 

 Additionally, the game's focus on collecting cherries as a primary objective may appeal to gamers who enjoy collection-based games, such as Super Mario or Banjo-Kazooie. The game's difficulty level may also be crucial in determining the target audience, as gamers who enjoy a bit more challenging platformer may be more likely to engage with the game. 

 Overall, the target audience for Cherrylicious can be gamers who enjoy platformers, adventure games, and collection-based games, focusing on casual and younger players. 

 Cherrylicious faces competition from other popular 2D platformer games in the casual gaming market. Some of the most notable competitors could include Super Mario Bros, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Donkey Kong Country. However, Cherrylicious distinguishes itself from these classic games with its unique cherry-themed world, and gameplay mechanics such as collecting cherries for points, power-ups, and most importantly survival. In addition, the game offers a more modern take on the platformer genre with updated graphics and mechanics. Cherrylicious focus on simplicity and accessibility also sets it apart from other platformer games, making it a perfect option for casual gamers.

Game Treatment and Concept Art

The Game:

Cherrylicious is a fun and challenging platformer game that takes you on an exciting adventure through a vibrant and colourful world filled with cherries, enemies, and obstacles. You play as a cute and cuddly creature that loves cherries more than anything in the world. Cherries are the only source of food in this dangerous world, and you must collect as many as you can to increase the chances of your survival, remember this is not the end of the world, if you survive till the end only then you will get a chance to move forward with the second part! 

 Your journey begins when you are no more left with cherries, and you realize that cherries are your survival, so you need them no matter how many times you have to play each level. However, things quickly become more challenging as you progress through the game. Each new world introduces new enemies, obstacles, and challenges that require you to use all your platforming skills to overcome. 

 There are immortal blades that you cannot afford to touch as they are also our enemies, the higher the level, the more and fast the blades in the game. The sound effects in the game are realistic and add to the immersion. In addition, your character not only can jump, run, and dodge but also can get some power-ups. As you progress through the game, you will encounter power-ups that can help you on your journey. For example, you may find a ball that you can shoot at enemies. These power-ups are scattered throughout the levels, so keep an eye out for them. 

 The levels in Cherrylicious are meticulously designed to provide a challenging and rewarding experience. From moving platforms to spikes, traps, and blades, you must use your platforming skills and quick reflexes to navigate the obstacles and collect as many cherries as possible. Each level also has a unique theme and aesthetic, from a lush forest to a spooky castle, providing a varied and engaging experience. 

 Overall, Cherrylicious is a delightful platformer game that offers a fun and challenging experience for players of all skill levels. With its colourful world, engaging gameplay, and interesting sound effects, it is sure to be a hit with fans of the genre. So, shoot your ball, and collect those cherries – your survival depends on it!

Key Features:

• Simple, intuitive controls that are easy to pick up but challenging to master.
• Challenging levels that require quick reflexes and precise timing to complete.
• A variety of power-ups and upgrades that can help you survive longer and earn higher scores.
• Boss battles that test your skills and strategies in unique and exciting ways.
• Visually stunning graphics and environments that immerse you in the world of Cherrylicious.
• A sense of urgency and tension as you strive to protect the last remaining cherries and ensure the survival of your race.
• Interesting level-selection menus with a visual representation of level locations, orienting the player in intergalactic space.

Concept Art

Welcome to the cherry world! This is just a sneak peek of what's to come.

References:

All images in this Log, are designed by me on PowerPoint. The cropped images of different platformer games were used for inspiration only. The references for the images used are as follows:

1. Background image from Super Mario Bros.
2. Fire, Bricks, Blades, Flag, and Cherry images are downloaded from the internet and then cropped.
3. The player image is cropped from a platformer game.