Task 2 - Game Genre, Story Line and Objective Ideas

Game Synopsis/Blurb

After the United States goes to war with a United Europe, all American citizens are now in danger of their way of life being taken away from them. Soon after the war begins, Los Angeles is attacked by the European armies. During the conflict, David Mandelson, an ordinary citizen, is caught up in the crossfire. The American Army soon loses and retreats from Los Angeles. In the aftermath, a group of ragtag rebels take David in and begin to fight a new war, a war fought by militia.

Game name: The end of hope

Genre: 1st Person War Shooter (The Character model is only seen in cut scenes)

Location: Los Angeles

Character: David Mandelson

Role: Civilian working in an office job

Objective: After the American army fails to stop an assault on Los Angeles from an unspecified European army, A civilian caught up in the cross fire is forced to work with a militia, to take back Los Angeles or die in the upcoming fighting. He has to learn to fight even the highly trained soldiers of the European army and to inspire and motivate those around him when times get tough.

Gameplay: The game play will be first person and will be linear, to focus on story telling. It will have collectibles scattered around the environment like audio tapes which detail past events of the conflict such as a report from a senior officer about a skirmish going awry or a soldier, knowing that he will die, leaving a message about his wife and children else where in America. Weapons will be found around the environment, usually nearby dead US marines or can be scavenged from enemy soldiers that have been killed by the player. There would be an experience system which improves both your skills and ability's, but would also give the player an option to recruit fellow guerrilla fighters to aid him in his battles. This would implement a squad system, where you can order your fellow militia to do certain actions, and avoid fighting enemies yourself.
Platform: Console (Xbox One, Playstation 4), PC