BA2a - Finding and Comparing Existing Ideas

The Plan:

Creating a Steampunk Endless Runner Game

Examples of Endless Runner Games

> Temple Run > Boson X

> Pitfall

> Ridiculous Triathlon

> Subway Surfers

> Hunger Games- Panem Run

> Lara Croft- Relic Run

> Mad Drift

> Last Knight

General Notes: > All of these examples have a form of collectable currency which can be used to buy upgrades/characters within the game.

> All of these examples have obstacles for the character to avoid.

> All of these examples are available for smartphones.

Video Examples & Taking Ideas:

"Everything is a Remix" - Kirby Ferguson

Ideas from this Game Jam Endless Runner

> Jumping onto platforms (1:14)

Ideas from Last Knight: Rogue Rider Edition

> Implementing weather - which could cause obstacles for the player (9:35)

> Attacking enemies that charge towards the players character (9:40)

> Rushing into gates that slam open (for cool dynamic visual effect) (35:00)

Ideas from Boson X

> Pressing a button/the screen for long jumps (0:06)

> Terrain colours affect gameplay (running faster/slower) (Example: Running through black oil slows) (0:14)

Ideas from Lara Croft: Relic Run

> Dynamic camera angles when shooting enemies (1:35)

> Tapping/Clicking something to reload ammo (1:43)

> Falling obstacles (1:49)

> Finding verhicles/mounts to ride on (2:10)

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