Tilted Island: The Battle of Survival

Game Document — Tilted Island: The Battle of Survival

Group Members:

Han Gong(216336653)

Lin Guan(217456765)

Ho Chun Chan(217486846)

Runjie Zhou(216915670)

Game Overview

Brief Description

"Tilted Island: The Battle of Survival" is an innovative cooperative action game that transports players to an enigmatic island, where they must harness the power of a unique DIY controller to navigate challenges and confront menacing enemies. The essence of the game lies in mastering the art of tilting, a core mechanic intricately woven into gameplay, controls, and challenges. With every tilt, players decide their fate, make strategic moves, and unlock a saga of survival and combat on the isolated island.

Game Genre

The game amalgamates elements of action, adventure, and puzzle genres. It taps into cooperative gameplay, encouraging players to master their roles and skills collaboratively to overcome intricate challenges and formidable foes. The blend of physical interaction through the DIY controller and on-screen action offers an immersive experience.

Game’s Core Mechanic

The soul of "Tilted Island" lies in its tilting mechanic. Players use a specially crafted DIY controller, featuring a cross-shaped pedal for navigation and a teeterboard for executing attacks. The controller was made by cutting wood boards and utilizing aluminum foil for electrical connection. It offers an unparalleled tactile experience, and bridging the gap between virtual and physical gaming realms.

The cross-shaped pedal, analogous to the "WASD" keys, is engineered for movement, while the teeterboard, with its bifurcated design, is dedicated to melee and ranged attacks. The game demands precision, strategy, and synergy, as players tilt and maneuver the controllers to traverse the island, solve puzzles, and combat enemies.

Unique Selling Points

Innovative Control Mechanism: The DIY controller transforms the gaming experience, offering a tangible, interactive element that amplifies engagement and immersion.

Cooperative Gameplay: "Tilted Island" is a symphony of collaboration, where two players join forces, master the art of tilting, and unfold a narrative of survival and conquest.

Enigmatic Island: The game’s setting is a character in itself – a mysterious island, rich with secrets, challenges, and an atmosphere that oscillates between serene and sinister.

Enemy Variety: From the strategic Skeleton Archers and formidable Skeleton Soldiers to the menacing Death Knight, each enemy introduces a distinct set of challenges and combat styles.

Gameplay and Mechanics

Player’s Goal

In "Tilted Island: The Battle of Survival," players are tasked with the dual objectives of exploring the mysterious island and defending themselves against the escalating waves of skeleton enemies. The primary goal is to strategically use the DIY tilting controller to navigate the treacherous terrains of the island, unravel its secrets, and successfully combat the diverse skeleton enemies culminating in the epic battle against the formidable Death Knight.

Control Mechanism

Cross-shaped Pedal:

• Designed for navigation, each end of the pedal corresponds to the directional "WASD" controls, requiring players to tilt and step to move the character.
• Precise tilting ensures accurate movement, essential for evading enemy attacks and navigating through the island's intricate landscapes.

Teeterboard Pedal:

• One end activates ranged attacks, essential for combating Skeleton Archers and maintaining a safe distance from the enemies.
• The opposite end is for melee attacks, crucial for close combat scenarios against Skeleton Soldiers and the Death Knight.

Player Actions

• Movement: Players use the cross-shaped pedal to move forward, backward, left, and right, adapting to the island’s dynamic terrains and enemy encounters.
• Attack: Utilizing the teeterboard, players execute ranged and melee attacks, each vital for confronting different enemy types and situations.

Levels and Challenges

• Adaptation to Tilting: Initial levels focus on players acclimating to the tilting mechanism, with puzzles and enemies designed to facilitate mastery over the DIY controller.
• Enemy Encounters: Progressive levels introduce varied skeleton enemies, each with distinct attack patterns and behaviors requiring tailored strategies.

Combat System:

Ranged Attacks: Essential for neutralizing Skeleton Archers, requiring players to master the teeterboard’s tilting precision.

Melee Attacks: Vital for confronting Skeleton Soldiers and the Death Knight, demanding adeptness in close combat scenarios.

Enemy Types:

Skeleton Archer: Utilizes single and triple arrow shots and block-throwing to destabilize players.

Skeleton Soldier: Engages in stabbing, slashing, and jump slash attacks, each with varying damage intensities.

Death Knight (Boss): Unleashes two types of slash attacks, a dual strike, and a menacing jump attack, each requiring specific defensive and offensive strategies.

Gameplay Features

Health and Stamina System: Players must monitor their health and stamina, ensuring they are always prepared for enemy encounters and navigational challenges.

Cooperative Gameplay

The synergy between players is pivotal. Effective communication and coordination amplify the mastery over tilting, enabling strategic movements and attacks, essential for overcoming the game’s escalating challenges and enemies.