By Karuna Ketan :) | LinkedIn

Summary:

Project Singularity is a third-person action-adventure game where players control a soldier protecting a scientist from an space pirates invasion while gathering key parts and solving puzzles to escape the Earth!

“Project Singularity" is an action-packed, story-driven game where players control a soldier tasked with protecting a scientist after a groundbreaking discovery. The scientist's research on a wormhole known as “Project Singularity” attracts space pirates forces, leading to a battle for survival. As the soldier, players must navigate dangerous environments, solve puzzles and fight enemies using a variety of weapons and upgrades. The goal is to help the scientist escape, gather resources to operate a spacecraft, and ultimately find safety from the threat of space pirates.

The game combines tense combat with exploration as players collect parts to operate the spacecraft while trying to stay alive. As they progress, they encounter different levels of enemies, including a powerful space pirate’s boss. The game also features a companion AI to assist in solving tasks, enhancing the experience.

Game References: Fallout, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 & Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy

Core:

1. Game Title: Project Singularity

2. Game Genre: Sci-fi Action/Adventure, Shooter

3. Platform(s): Primary - PC (with a potential mobile release later)

4. Software used:

• Game Engine: Unreal Engine 5
• 3D Modeling: Blender (for creating assets and animation)
• Cascadeur & other AI tools: For creating animations(and many more) using AI

5. Core Gameplay Mechanics:

• Player Character:
  • The player controls the soldier, with a focus on both combat and puzzle-solving.
  • The soldier is assisted by a female AI companion, who provides voice guidance through an earphone.
• Combat:
  • Players can switch between ranged and close combat.
  • Use advanced weaponry to fight space pirates.
  • Stealthy tactics can be used to avoid or defeat enemies.
  • Cut-scenes as cinematic finishers during combat.
  • Defeated space pirates will drop their weapons, which the player can pick up and use temporarily.
• Upgrades:
  • Players can upgrade weapons at upgrade benches located in destroyed houses.
• Puzzle-Solving:
  • Puzzles are a key aspect of progression, particularly for gaining access to important locations, such as the spacecraft control room.
• Teleportation:
  • The soldier uses a teleportation device in the form of a hand-held device to travel through portals.
  • The teleportation portal mechanic introduces strategic mobility, allowing players to escape tight situations or reposition during combat. It adds an element of planning, as the player must consider the portal's endpoint and the surrounding environment while managing the health cost and recharge time.