Herd

Overview

Herd is a game where players change how they interact with the game world by wearing or removing a mask.

 

Target Platform

       Windows PC

 

Target Audience

       Families - including adults and children

 

Core Mechanics

-       2D movement (Up, Down, Left, Right)

-       Wear or remove a mask that determines whether game entities flee from or follow the player

-       Hazards that destroy game entities lead to a loss

-       Obstacles that increase the difficulty of player and entity movement

-       Goal zone where game entities must gather leading to a win

 

Potential Future Mechanics

-       Multiple levels of varying difficulty and complexity

-       Player hazards leading to a loss

-       More masks with different effects

 

Visual Style

-       Top-down view of a 2D space

-       Bright colors and simple shapes

-       16 or 32-bit sprite graphics with simple 2-6 frame animations