Proposal No.4

Title
The 3R bot (Game)

Abstract
This is a puzzle adventure game set back in the future world. The application focus on the 3R program which is reduce, reuse and recycle. This game also serves as awareness for younger generation and practices this program daily.

The world technology is advance as human found their way up to the sky leaving the city beneath abandoned. Robots serve human as workers and outdated robot will be categorize as rubbish. All rubbish will be transported to another planet. Most of the outdated robots will be sent over for recycle or stuck at the planet forever.

So, the main character is a robot that sent to the planet as outdated robot. The robot will have to solve puzzles and complete missions that involve 3R program in order to travel back to the city.


Target Audience
Age 8 to 15


Goal

1. The main goal of this application is to set an example of 3R program and implement it for younger generation. Nowadays, kids will need to be aware of 3R program and set it as their responsibility. Not only it benefits the younger generation, adults can also use this as an example to educate their kids.
2. This is a fun learning VR application for younger kids. Kids enjoy graphics and games and it is always an advantage to use interactivity to attract kid’s attention and help them to understand better about it. VR have an advantage in terms of fun learning.
3. This virtual application would allow the user to explore the environment. Fun learning using VR application serves as a major attraction for kids to play and learn from it. VR is certainly an advantage in generating various experiences for the user.
4. There are multiple learning applications out in the market. Most of them consist of quizzes. However, this VR application is special due to the creativity that is applied to the game. It gives challenge to the user to solve puzzles and have fun for indirect learning process. This game is created not only for entertainment purpose but also as a learning tool for kids.

Objectives

• To set an awareness for younger generation about 3R program
• To allow the user to enjoy the fun learning VR game application
• To serve as a different approach of learning system
• To give an idea what would happen if we neglect the 3R program and it is not too late to change it
• To allow the user to experience a different approach of visuals and audio for the game

Benchmark
Robots – Xbox 360 Game

Character Reference

Wall-E – Xbox 360 Game

Environment Reference

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction - PS3 Game

Gameplay Reference

Description
On the starting of the game application, there will be a brief introduction of the storyline. The user will start in a sector full of rubbish and tutorials will be given to the user. For example, the user will be prompted by pop up icons indicate on walking, jumping and interact with the objects. More tips will be shown as the user proceeds with the game. The user will be taught how to use his ability before he proceeds to next level.

Entering the 1st Level- (focus more on reduce)
This is a very straight forward level.
The player will be notified about the path that has to be gone thru using a fly by camera. In this level, there will be simple puzzles and pick up objects for recycle. The player will have to find certain items to put into the recycle pipe so that the player could go for the next level. There will be a cut scene triggered before the player enters to 2nd level.

Entering the 2nd Level- (focus more on recycle)
This is a level where you need to help others and they will help you.
In this level, the player will be focus on slightly difficult puzzles. The items that the player needs to find will be harder. It may be blocked by objects and the player must think of a way to clear the blocked objects to obtain the items he/she needs to proceed to the next level. There will be some other robots that provide help if only you help them first.

Entering the 3rd Level- (focus more on reuse)
This is a level focus more complex interactions.
This will be the hardest level of all. Player will have to solve puzzles in a different way. It needs to collect items and pass to another robot to create another item that you need. In addition, the player needs to figure out what to use with the items that they get from the robots. Then the player has to reuse the items to get through the level. There would be a combination of puzzles that is available in other levels to make this level harder.


Interaction Description

• User will be able to navigate the world through WASD Keys on the keyboard
• User will be able to know their present location with the mini map in the game
• User will easily notice intractable objects as it will glow when the user gets near to it
• User will be able to unlock achievements that present in the game
• User will be able to collect hidden items throughout the game. Most of the items serve as accessories for the robot

Reference:
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