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Endless Nightmare

Overview

Concept

A psychological horror adventure game set in a single, ever-changing room that loops infinitely, challenging players to unravel the mystery of their surroundings while facing their deepest fears.

Audience

Mature gamers aged 18+ who enjoy psychological horror and puzzle-solving experiences

Platforms

Setting and Narrative

Setting

A claustrophobic, dimly lit room that subtly transforms with each loop, featuring Victorian-era decor that becomes increasingly disturbing and surreal over time.

Backstory

The protagonist awakens in a mysterious room with no memory of how they arrived. As they explore, they discover that the room is a manifestation of their own psyche, trapping them in a loop of their worst memories and fears.

Plot

Players must navigate through increasingly disturbing iterations of the room, solving puzzles and uncovering clues about their past. As they progress, they slowly piece together the traumatic events that led to their entrapment and must confront their inner demons to escape.

Mechanics

Environmental interaction and examination
Puzzle-solving using objects within the room
Time-based looping mechanic that resets the room with subtle changes
Sanity meter that affects perception and difficulty
Decision-making that influences the room's transformations

Art and Audio Direction

Visual Style

Photorealistic 3D graphics with a dark, muted color palette. Dynamic lighting and shadows create an oppressive atmosphere, with subtle visual distortions increasing as the player's sanity decreases.

Character Design

The protagonist is only seen through reflections and shadows, allowing players to project themselves onto the character. Other characters appear as distorted, nightmarish versions of people from the protagonist's past.

World Design

A single, intricately detailed room that evolves and changes with each loop. Hidden compartments, secret passages, and shifting architecture keep the environment fresh and unpredictable.

Audio Design

Minimalist soundtrack featuring ambient drones and unsettling sound effects. Binaural audio creates a 3D soundscape, with whispers and creaks that seem to come from all directions, enhancing the claustrophobic atmosphere.

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