Title: Breakout
Type: AVG
Date: 2023-now
Intro: A story-driven adventure game
This is a text-based adventure game that combines elements of Lovecraftian horror, Cthulhu culture, DND features and rich narratives. Players can choose to explore the world with our four heroes, each with their unique personality type and backstory influencing their dialogue options, decision-making processes, and special abilities.
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Gameplay Elements
Narratives branching
Players can choose from options in the dialogue, and the choices may affect attributes, occupation and endings.
Puzzles and riddles
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Deduction and detective games
Players need to select relevant information and make logical deductions.
Skill system
Characters may encounter some critical moments. They need to use different skills to solve problems.
Relationship system
There is a Relationship Value for any two characters in the squad. In some circumstances, they need to reach a certain value to perform a task or unlock a plot.
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Characters
Rue, the Singer (INFP Girl)
Personality: Deeply empathetic, creative, and introspective. Struggles with memory issues and a persistent longing for the past. Has a hauntingly beautiful voice and a talent for composing quirky, emotive melodies.
Trivia:
- Suffers from partial amnesia related to a traumatic incident involving her childhood friend.
- Uses the horror adventure club as a platform to potentially reconnect with her lost friend.
- Composes music inspired by her fragmented memories and emotions.
Relationships:
- Attracted to Marc's artistic aura initially but later realizes she needs more profound connections.
- Finds Ivy intriguing but often too cold for her liking.
- Develops a complex bond with Will, appreciating his depth but wary of getting too close.
Ivy, the Medical Student (INTP Girl)
Personality: Analytical, blunt, and intensely curious. Tall and nimble, with a surprising love for physical activities like climbing and archery. Struggles with expressing emotions but feels them deeply.
Trivia:
- Excels in medical knowledge and is fascinated by human anatomy.
- Has controversial views on human experimentation, which she struggles to reconcile with ethics.
Relationships:
- Forms an unexpected bond with Rue, finding her emotional depth intriguing.
- Shares intellectual discussions with Will, though sometimes finds his intuitive leaps frustrating.
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Marc, the Artist (ISFP Boy)
Personality: Charming, spontaneous, and deeply attuned to aesthetics. Has a rare talent for color theory and visual arts. Struggles with long-term planning and parental expectations.
Trivia:
- Once wanted to paint Rue as a mermaid, captivated by her ethereal presence.
- His art often incorporates hidden symbols and patterns he doesn't fully understand.
Relationships:
- Initially attracted to Rue, but learns to appreciate her as a friend and muse.
- Has a competitive yet respectful relationship with Will, especially regarding Rue.
- Finds Ivy's bluntness off-putting but admires her intelligence.
Will, the Scholar (INFJ Boy)
Personality: Intense, visionary, and quietly charismatic. A language prodigy with a gift for understanding and predicting human behavior. Struggles with vivid nightmares and the weight of hidden knowledge.
Trivia:
- Recently discovered strange symbols in his family's old book collection.
- Fascinated by the town's history and obscure languages.
Relationships:
- Develops a deep, complex bond with Rue, seeing her both as a friend and a muse.
- Initially clashes with Marc over Rue but eventually develops a strong friendship based on mutual creativity.
Group Dynamics:
- The four balance each other out, with Rue's empathy, Ivy's logic, Marc's creativity, and Will's insight forming a powerful team.
- They often disagree but ultimately support each other, especially when facing supernatural threats.
- Their shared experiences in the horror adventure club have created a strong bond, despite their individual differences.
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