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Undead Metropolis

Overview

Concept

A survival horror game set in a sprawling city overrun by zombies, where players must navigate through dangerous streets, scavenge for resources, and fight to stay alive.

Audience

Mature gamers aged 17 and up who enjoy survival horror and zombie-themed games

Platforms

Setting and Narrative

Setting

A once-thriving urban metropolis now in ruins, filled with abandoned buildings, wrecked vehicles, and hordes of the undead roaming the streets.

Backstory

A mysterious virus outbreak has turned the majority of the city's population into flesh-eating zombies. The few survivors must band together to uncover the truth behind the outbreak and find a way to escape or cure the infected.

Plot

The player takes on the role of a survivor who must navigate through the city, completing missions to gather supplies, rescue other survivors, and ultimately discover the source of the outbreak while working towards finding a cure or means of escape.

Mechanics

First-person shooter combat
Resource management and crafting
Stealth and noise management
Day/night cycle affecting zombie behavior
Safe house fortification
Character skill progression
Cooperative multiplayer mode

Art and Audio Direction

Visual Style

Gritty and realistic 3D graphics with a dark, desaturated color palette to emphasize the post-apocalyptic atmosphere

Character Design

Diverse cast of survivors with unique abilities and backstories, featuring detailed models and animations. Zombies range from newly turned to heavily decayed, with various types possessing different abilities and threats.

World Design

Open-world city environment with multiple districts, each with its own challenges and resources. Interiors of buildings are explorable and can be used for shelter or as sources for supplies.

Audio Design

Immersive sound design featuring ambient city noises, distant zombie groans, and a dynamic music system that adapts to the player's situation, intensifying during combat and easing during moments of relative safety.

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