Polarity (Unreal)

Fun with magnets

Game Identity

A simple but fun game that lets the player explore a world while mastering magnets.

Design Pillars

• Expirementation
• Traversal
• Magnets

Mechanics Summary

The core mechanic of this game is magnetic forces. The player will be able to use these forces to help them get around the level. They will also be able to use these forces to walk on certain surfaces in the level. There will able be puzzle mechanics that require the player to have mastered magnetic forces to traverse an area.

Minimal Viable Interaction

• First person character movement - The player will be able to move, look and jump around a level.

• Player polarity - The player will be able to switch their polarity and see what is their current magnetic charge.

• Magnetic fields - There will be areas in the level where the player will be able to interact using their polarity.

References

• Portal - This is the main inspiration for the design of the game and the levels.

• Polarity - This is the original game that is the primary source of inspiration for this game.

• Blox Slider - Inspiration for the puzzle focused maps.

• Mirror’s Edge - Inspiration for the agile focused maps.

• Inspiration for how the player should feel moving around the level.