Framework

Framework:

• ·         Mechanics

The game will feature non-linear exploration, stealth and fighting mechanics. The player will be able to negotiate the environment in numerous ways, for example using vents to bypass enemies. The player can either use stealth or combat or a combination of both to complete the objectives. As the city is controlled by a central surveillance network, the player will gain the ability to hack into the network, which will help in the traversal of the environment and fighting enemies.

• ·         Dynamics

The way the player plays the game and the order in which they complete objectives will affect the story development.

• ·         Aesthetics

The games visual style will follow that of the film, but the technology in the world (computers, vehicles etc) will be updated to make the game feel more futuristic, for example the original film featured 60’s technology such as CRT monitors, whereas the game will have futuristic holographic displays and such.

• ·         Suitability

The game will feature combat which will probably make it unsuitable for young children, however most of the combat will be against robots and as such there will be no blood or gore. Aside from violence there are also adult themes such as sex and drug use which would not be suitable for young children.

• ·         Legal and Ethical considerations

As the game is a sequel to a film there are the obvious copyright considerations to make before the game can be released. As the game follows the story of the main character from the film, it may be difficult to obtain the rights to use the actor’s likeness. As there is a lot of sci-fi based media out there it is also important to make sure that no content in the game could be seen as copied from other properties.

• ·         Ethical issues (Race, Gender, Religion, Sexual)

For reasons that are not explained in the film, the majority of people that live in the city in THX are white, and this may alienate non-white people as they may feel they are not being represented. As all members of this society are treated as equals I do not foresee any issues involving gender, this is enforced by the fact that both men and women have shaved heads and wear the same clothes.

The system of control that the society has over the people is based on a singular deity. Hans Memling's Christ Giving His Blessing (1478) is used as the visual representation of this deity. As such some Christians may perceive this negatively.