Game
Introduction
"Eldritch Affliction" is an interactive puzzle game that blends a 2D video game experience with a physical journal element. As players engage in the gameplay, they will interact with objects by clicking and to explore the extraordinary events that unfold.
About the game
As the assistant to an occult medical researcher who has experimented with forbidden mutations, players will use intuitive drag-and-drop puzzles to navigate and heal their transformed body. Accompanied by a physical research journal filled with diagrams and cryptic notes, players' task is to decipher these mysteries and help their mentor ascend to a new existence. This blend of digital and physical gameplay invites players to decode and apply their findings, guiding their mentor's quest for transcendence.
Concept Development
The game seamlessly combines digital and physical elements. Interconnected puzzles leverage a physical journal that extends the gameplay beyond the digital screen, enhancing player engagement and meeting the cross-media integration criterion of the challenge. The game's objective is to facilitate the 'escape' of afflictions from the researcher's body, directly tying the gameplay to the theme. This approach not only sets a clear, immediate goal but also enriches the narrative, ensuring the puzzles are meaningful and integral to the overarching story.
