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Drifters: Lost Realms is a game concept featuring three unique characters which I designed during my exchange at Tampere University of Applied Sciences.
Drifters: Lost Realms is a game concept featuring three unique characters which I designed during my exchange at Tampere University of Applied Sciences.
Timing: April - May 2024
Role: World and Story Designer, Character Designer, Artist (Duo Project)
Timing: April - May 2024
Role: World and Story Designer, Character Designer, Artist (Duo Project)
Overview
Overview
Difters: Lost Realms is conceptualized as an action, adventure, and fantasy open-world RPG. The game features a rich narrative, spanning 60-150 hours of gameplay. Players follow an unlikely trio — Ava Falconer, T3-R.I., and Helion — as they navigate the chaos of the Celestial Realm and fight to find their way back home.
Worldbuilding & Story
Worldbuilding & Story
I crafted the lore and history of the multiverse of realms:
The Human Realm, a once high-tech civilization with advanced robotics and portal technology now rebuilt from scratch in a new realm after overexploitation led to environmental collapse and a devastating war with AI.
The Cyber Realm, the former human realm and a stark, post-apocalyptic world of endless deserts and smog-covered high-tech cities ruled by androids and robots.
The Celestial Realm, a vibrant, magical world teeming with mythical creatures, facing internal strife and rebellion after the celestial royal family's usurpation by the rival Astrea.
Character Design
Character Design
I designed the three main characters' backstories and their visual appearance:
Ava Falconer
Main Protagonist
Ava is a resourceful and versatilw fighter from the Human Realm, determined to return to her family.
Strengths: Mechanical skills, versatile combat abilities.
Personality: Strong-willed, compassionate, with a hopeful outlook despite adversity.
T3-R.I.
Secondary Playable Character
A battle robot from the Cyber Realm, T3-R.I. evolves from a cold machine into a loyal and curious ally.
Strengths: Tactical combat skills, intelligence.
Personality: Initially emotionless, develops human child-like traits through the story.
Helion
Tertiary Playable Character
The former ruler of the Celestial Realm, Helion is a reluctant leader forced into exile, aiming to reclaim his throne and restore peace.
Strengths: Supportive magic, wisdom.
Personality: Kind but insecure, learning to overcome his past failures.
Core Game Features
Core Game Features
Genres: Story-rich, action, adventure, open-world, fantasy, RPG.
Target Audience: Gamers, PEGI 16, supporting 1-3 players.
Gameplay: An immersive journey through distinct realms with stylized 3D visuals, animated cutscenes, and a focus on narrative depth and character development.
Tone & Style
Tone & Style
Narrative Tone
Difters: Lost Realms balances drama and humor, creating a narrative that is emotionally engaging and reflective, yet laced with moments of light-heartedness. Despite conflicts, the overarching message revolves around growth, unity, and overcoming adversity.
Art Style
Stylized 3D graphics with a focus on vibrant colors and dynamic environments. Each realm has a unique aesthetic reflecting its culture and history.
Gameplay Style
Open-world action RPG with story-driven progression. Third-person, combining hack-and-slash mechanics with strategic elements, such as character-specific abilities and teamwork dynamics.
The narrative delivery inlcudes animated cutscenes for pivotal moments, interactive dialogues and side quests to deepen world immersion, and exploration and player choice influencing the story’s outcome.
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