Headbangin'!

23 October 2023

Developmental log for Headbangin'!

Premise

At the Beginning

The idea of this game was created for an assignment in university meant to create and develop distinct art directions and / styles in games. I decided to develop it further with some rough gameplay outline.

Summary

I wanted to apply an 80s comic book style with its iconic Ben Day dotted shading effect as the core art direction for the game.

Narrative - Rough Outline

You're an overworked janitor with a DJ friend who dropped by to help motivate you through your task list.
You're on an intense time limit to finish everything. As far as you know a little property damage doesn't hurt anyone.

Setting + Gameplay Concept

Setting - An Underwater Public Highschool
This is just a rough idea on how I imagine the game to take place in. I was thinking of going to the school setting they have in Finding Nemo. But I realized that it was too realistic and I opted to go for a more anthropomorphic character design for the underwater creatures.
Gamplay Version A
2D side-scroller game, where player navigate through corridors and fulfill objectives in different rooms within a time limit.
Gameplay Version B
Rush through the school hallways with a mop and clean classroom as fast as you possibly can. Basically powerwash simulator but with a time limit and accompanied by metal/ rock music.

One Page Design

The initial mind map for the concept of Headbangin'!