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Lunar Contagion: Depths of Despair

Overview

Concept

A zombie survival game set on a lunar space station that unexpectedly connects to an underwater city, where player decisions and physical state influence the game world.

Audience

Mature gamers who enjoy horror, sci-fi, and innovative gameplay mechanics

Platforms

Setting and Narrative

Setting

A claustrophobic lunar space station that mysteriously links to an abandoned underwater city on Earth, creating a unique dual-environment survival experience.

Backstory

A routine lunar mission goes awry when the crew discovers an ancient artifact that opens a portal to an underwater city on Earth. The portal inadvertently releases a zombie virus that infects both environments.

Plot

As the sole survivor, the player must navigate both the lunar station and the underwater city to find a cure, uncover the mystery behind the connection, and escape both deadly environments.

Mechanics

Reputation system affecting NPC interactions and resource availability
Exploration of interconnected lunar and underwater environments
Real-time heart rate monitoring influencing game difficulty and zombie behavior
Resource management and crafting in low-gravity and underwater conditions
Puzzle-solving to unlock the secrets of the artifact and the underwater city

Art and Audio Direction

Visual Style

A blend of retro-futuristic lunar base aesthetics with the eerie, bioluminescent beauty of a deep-sea city, enhanced by dynamic lighting affected by the player's stress levels.

Character Design

Customizable protagonist in a modular space suit adaptable for both space and underwater exploration. Zombies feature a unique blend of lunar radiation and deep-sea mutation effects.

World Design

Interconnected, non-linear environments spanning the lunar base and underwater city, with areas that change based on the player's reputation and physical state.

Audio Design

Dynamic soundtrack that adapts to the player's heart rate, with distinct themes for lunar and underwater areas. Atmospheric sounds emphasize the isolation of space and the pressure of the deep sea.

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