"Contempt" developer Ebb Software recently released two new real-machine demos, showing how the game system design of this game is integrated with the overall artistic design, in the face of the developer who seems to squeeze toothpaste, can't wait for the small partner to take a look at it.
Demo of the Defiance puzzle system
Defiance mechanical system demonstration
In Defiance's worldview, weird creatures and ubiquitous fear are all part of the overall art design of the game. Dusan Santovac, the game's designer, said in an interview about the design of the game's puzzle system: "From a game design perspective, there are a lot of things to consider when trying to add logic puzzles in such a weird environment. For example, if a puzzle disrupts the flow of the game, it will destroy the atmosphere of the game. Another common problem is that complexity can sometimes lead to frustration among players when trying to make progress. Our job is to figure out how to seamlessly integrate puzzles into the game's natural flow, ultimately enhancing the overall experience of the game. ”
Xiaobian summarized the game into three elements: "pain", "discomfort" and "special evolution". When players explore in the game, they will find that the production team integrates the characteristics of symbiosis into the game as a whole, whether it is a building or an interactive facility in the game, all of which reflect the characteristics of flesh and blood symbiosis, and the combination of flesh and blood and mechanical creation, the first thing that comes to mind is the three elements proposed above.
For a defiance that currently looks mostly a walking simulator, how to shape the atmosphere of horror and integrate it into the story itself is also an important part. It can be seen from the changelog that the production team intentionally added complex puzzle elements, but the demonstration effect was not very amazing, and I hope that the production team can do what is written in the development log, rather than simply adding the puzzle as a game element, which is crucial in the eyes of the editor.
The eerie atmosphere of biological and mechanical symbiosis can itself act as a mystery, and how to overcome discomfort is a natural motivating factor for players, and the maze-like structure can properly bury the dark lines of the game's plot, prompting players to explore the unknown in order to better understand the terrible world around them.
In addition, the editor mentioned again, before the work was officially postponed until October this year, for the big factory may be appropriately extended will improve the quality of the work, but "Contempt" In addition to the previous test, the information revealed is too little, if it continues to be extended, it is difficult to ensure that fans will continue to buy it.