Perseus Quest Essay

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Title: Perseus Quest
Theme: perseverance
Concept: will be based on a myth, Perseus and Medusa. It would be a game that relies on moral choices to progress through the story. The main character will be Perseus, and to reach certain areas, vanquish enemies, or progress, you must rely on choices that will become available once you reach a certain point/marker. It would make for a compelling game since you will be the one to influence Perseus to make moral decisions within the game. The game will split into branches or routes depending on the choice you make, whether it be a good or bad ending.
Springboard: A story about Perseus involving his adventures leading to the defeat of Medusa.
Setting: Greek city of Argos
Context: Ancient Greece
Backstory:
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Relationship to Player: NPC (Help player character achieve goal)

Levels: Since the game is about Perseus journey to obtain medusa Head, it will be a linear Progression to focus more on the main goal. As players reach new areas, they will be able to fight, or gather resources needed.

Victory and Loss Conditions

PERSEUS
Victory= Retuning peace to his homeland
Loss= Destruction of Argos

Challenges and Strategies
1. Build up Stamina to overcome the looming battle ahead
2. Acquire more provisions to last you until you reach the Gorgon lair.
3. Scavenge for scorpion venom to coat your weapons with, possibly, to weaken your future foe, Medusa.

Strategies for building up your stamina
1. Attack nearby scorpions, thus training, to build up your strength.
2. Train with your partner Calibos, hoping to get stronger.

Strategies for acquiring more resources.
1. Turn back around to Argos, to accumulate more provisions
2. Attack nearby animals, attempting to gain resources from them

Strategies for acquiring Scorpion venom.
1. Scavenge for scorpion tails, hoping to find drops of venom
2. Attack scorpions, thus acquiring their tails filled with

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