The Pit (Undergoing Redesign)
The Pit is an interactive text-based game that challenges players to pull themselves out of the Pit, a dark and foreboding place filled with danger. The story is shaped by the players choices as they navigate their way out of the Pit.
The Pit is an interactive text-based game that lets the players take control as they try to escape the Pit. A dark and foreboding place, the Pit is filled with tricks and traps, others trying to escape and dangers that try to push them back into its depths.
Based on my experience with depression, The Pit is an exploration of how I view and interact with my mental illness. It shows the constant struggle to escape and the sometimes-crushing reality of finding yourself right back where you started despite everything you have done. More importantly, it represents the realisation that each time you fall, you learn more and increase the chance of pulling yourself out of the pit. Everyone can escape the Pit, its just a matter of time and the lessons you learn make it easier each time.
The Pit is a foray into game making and decision trees. Combining code, text and images to make an interactive story that lets the reader control their journey. The game is currently in early development with its structure and proof of concept established.
Project Overview
Future Plans
The Pit is an ongoing project and is currently undergoing a massive overhaul and redesign. An original Proof of concept was made using twine in a linear story with descisions and secret ways to find but the new version aims to be an open world adventure that is constantly expanding.
The first step is planning out the new dynamics and gathering resources to relaunch as an expanding world with persistent save states and complex mechanics. Each subsequent release will invovle new areas and expand on current areas with new content. There wil always be something new to explore or find in the game.
Some of the features I am hoping to incorporate are:
- interactive map that is revealed as you explore the pit
- an inventory system so that you can find tools that will help you survive
- several storylines that you can follow to discover the secrets of those who came before you
- acheivements and stats
- follower system and village building
- the ability to choose your own goals
- many more
So watch this space.