SCREWDROPPER

SCREWDROPPER

In a team of two, my colleague Alex Poeschl and I created a VR game level, complete with a story and coherent world-building, which can eventually turn into a full game or franchise.

It turned out to be a genuine project of the heart. This was also my first exploration into environmental storytelling, which later became my master's thesis topic.

Game Environment

  • Family Home

  • Library

  • Factory

  • Bank

The Story

The game's world is characterized by a widening wealth gap, with the rich living extravagantly in the main district while the workers and smart individuals are exiled to Rhatz, a district in decay.

Conflict

The ACES, a group formed in Rhatz, aims to save the city from its impending demise, fueled by the pollution and contamination caused by the rich. Ryan Jackson, the protagonist, is a key figure in this group.

Consequences

The story presents players with choices and challenges as they uncover the extent of contamination and attempt to solve the impending crisis. The ultimate decision of whether to stay or leave Vexton becomes a pivotal moment in the narrative.

Key Events

The game unfolds as Ryan, along with her comrades Edward and Elliot, embarks on a mission to steal blueprints for air filters that could potentially save the city from pollution.

Concept Art

Protagonist: Ryan

THE PROTAGONIST AKA THE PLAYABLE CHARACTER IS THE LEADER OF THE ACES. SHE IS WEARING A STEAMPUNK PROSTHESIS ON HER LEFT ARM. USED TO BE A WORKER IN THE MAIN DISTRICT, REFUSED TO LEAVE, LOST A LIMB BECAUSE OF HER REFUSAL, AND ENDED UP IN RHATZ EITHER WAY. IS THE ONE TO SNEAK INTO THE SCIENCE LAB TO RETRIEVE THE BLUEPRINT.

INDEPENDENT, STRONG, WISE, CALCULATING, THE STRATEGIST OF THE GROUP, HARDWORKING, VERY PUT TOGETHER, STUBBORN, RATHER ATHLETIC, PASSIONATE, TRUSTWORTHY, FAIR, RESPECTFUL, GENTLE

IS A SIDE CHARACTER AND THE THIRD FOUNDER OF THE ACES. ANOTHER FRIEND OF RYAN. SHE IS A BRAWLER AND KNOWN FOR PICKING FIGHTS. ALSO, A ROOMMATE OF RYAN AND ELLIOT. SHE IS THE ONE TO CLEAR THE WAY TO THE DINER.

ROUGH, VIOLENT, AGGRESSIVE, BOLD, SHORT-TEMPERED, PASSIONATE, WILD, IMPATIENT, DEMANDING, DARING, BRAVE, BOSSY, LOYAL, LOUD, TALKATIVE, PERSUASIVE

Side character: Elliot

Side character: Edward

IS A SIDE CHARACTER AND THE SECOND FOUNDER OF ACES. ONE OF THE FRIENDS OF RYAN. USED TO BELONG TO THE SMART IN THE MAIN DISTRICT, REFUSED TO EXILE THE WORKERS, AND WAS EXILED WITH THEM. WAS BEAT UP BY WORKERS, AND RYAN SAVED HIM. HE CREATED THE PROTHESIS FOR RYAN. IS TO BUILD THE FILTER FROM THE BLUEPRINT.

VERY INTELLIGENT, SLEEK, STUCK UP, SLIGHTLY CONDESCENDING, POSH, STRICT, OVERLY CORRECT, NONATHLETIC BUT VERY LEAN FIGURE, DETERMINED, CURIOUS, LOGICAL, BRILLIANT, SPOILED, CHARMING, MYSTERIOUS

For a more detailed insight…

… an art booklet was created. Including the whole story, all concept art, and character description.

Trailer

In the following video, a glimpse of the game can be viewed.

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