Brief summary of the game concept.
Key features that differentiate the game.
- Age:
- Genre:
- Location:
- Platform:
- Pre-production: Concept development, storyboarding, and initial design (...-... weeks).
- Production: Full-scale development, including world-building, character design, and coding (...-... weeks).
- Testing: Beta testing and refinement based on player feedback (...-... weeks).
- Launch: Marketing campaign and release on Steam.
High-level vision statement.
Game genre (e.g., Action-Adventure, Open World).
Influences and references.
Detailed description of the primary gameplay loop.
Types, locations, and purposes of collectibles.
List and requirements for achievements and trophies.
Detailed control schemes for each platform.
Detailed descriptions of player abilities.
Leveling system, skill trees, etc.
Single-player, multiplayer, co-op, etc.
High-level plot overview.
Description of the game world, time period, and location.
Detailed character profiles (protagonist, antagonist, NPCs).
Types of missions, examples of key missions.
Overall design and structure of the game world.
Detailed maps and descriptions of key locations.
Description of the environmental elements.
Implementation and impact on gameplay.
Description of the visual style.
Concept art and descriptions of characters.
Concept art and descriptions of environments.
Designs and descriptions.
Design principles and examples for the user interface.
Type of music and key themes.
List and description of key sound effects.
Guidelines and key roles for voice acting.
Layout and functionality of heads-up display elements.
Design and flow of game menus.
Guidelines for ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience.
AI behavior patterns and decision-making processes.
Description of enemy AI tactics and behavior.
Behavior and interaction patterns of civilian NPCs.
Technological choices.
Minimum and recommended hardware specs.
Organization of project files.
Strategies for optimizing performance.
High-level marketing plan.
Plans for community building and engagement.
High-level timeline and key milestones.
Roles and responsibilities of team members.
Identification and mitigation of risks.