Frozen with Fear

FROZEN WITH FEAR

Side scrolling puzzle platformer
A journey of 4 phobics who see the world in different ways
Change the perspective of these phobics to affect the environment around them and solve puzzles

Frozen with Fear is a side scrolling puzzle platformer in which you have to guide a team of phobics to the end of each level. The level contains the triggers of the phobic’s fears, and when each of the 4 characters is selected, the environment is modified in line with their perception of the room.

DESIGN GOALS

Phobia as Tools/Empowerment: Have phobias not as a hinderance but as tools which can be harnessed to successfully progress.

Interactivity: Have a multi layered level design which favours puzzles that require interactivity in several areas to complete.

Safe Puzzles: Puzzles which are safe, logical and “Tim Burton” than “Clive Barker”.

CHARACTER DESIGN

Franz – Insects
- Beetles become big enough to transport items via carapace
- Fireflies become huge, illuminating large parts of the environment
Gertie – Darkness
- Darkness is sharp and deadly, cutting ropes and killing creatures
Erick – Claustrophobia
- “The Floorboards” example used to bridge gaps.
- Trapping objects in narrow passageways
Gail – Weather
- Lightning can be used to power generators and rods
- Rain can be used to fill pipes and provide transportation
- Wind is used to blow bug zappers and curtains