Data WardFinal Presentation

Team Tremendous:Ross Derham, Thomas Francis, Jack Donovan, Marc Eclipse, Chris Marini

Data Ward brings the enjoyment of fast-paced arcade rounds to couch gaming in a friendly, competitive game that forces players to utilize strategy, memory, and resource management!

Hook

Geared towards arcade players (generally male) ages 13-35

Fast-paced rounds = arcade game (<5 mins)

Appeals to gamers who like:◦ Puzzles◦ Strategy games◦ Stealth games◦ Arcade games◦ Competitive games (pvp)

Very accessible due to wide-distribution budget (sold via XBLA, Steam, PSN, etc)

High replay-ability due to players creating their own levels/games

Market Analysis

Data ward features a unique “asynchronous” style of game-play in which both players play at together, but performing separate roles to achieve dominance over the other!

Offers the ability to customize levels each round, ensuring a variety of gameplay!

Unique Selling Points

GDD

Start a game (with rounds) or a quick-match

Gameplay Loop

Select Level and roles (P1 starts as security & P2 starts as thief)

Security Player builds in Build Mode

Thief Player attempts to get to the end of the security player’s level in Game Mode

Score Screen appears showing results! (Repeat)

Technical SpecsThe Character: Through animation blending, we are able to create a more

fluid visual gaming experience. This allows phase shifting during any action.

Phase shift effect achieved through a configurable "rim shader" that gives the appearance of glowing

The Environment: Each level created by security player. Fairness is ensured

through use of a sector polling system.

Build mode uses command pattern to create unlimited undo/redo functionality

Environment Design/Art

Character Design/Art

Data Ward is a fast-paced, arcade style game that pits two friends playing locally against one another!

Animation Blending & Unlimited Undo/Re-do capabilities

Art features futuristic/modern designs in a high-tech laboratory setting

Questions/Comments?

Thanks, let’s see the game!

Closing/Questions