Hello everyone,
I am an illustrator and a game concept creator.
Currently, I’m working on an original Action Survival RPG with horror elements, distinguished by its extremely dark atmosphere and unique narrative structure.
The game I’m developing unfolds slowly, carefully building tension and unease, only to then throw the player into highly dynamic action sequences. I’ve designed special gameplay mechanics that make progression more challenging – the player is not only fighting enemies but also contending with the very structure of the world itself.
The atmosphere of the game is heavily infused with the psychological weight of the main protagonist’s experiences, who suffers from extreme emotional swings and dissociative identity disorder. The events he encounters constantly blur the line between reality and nightmare – often hallucinatory, “schizo-like,” reflecting his traumas and inner demons. The player can never be sure what is real and what is merely a projection of the fractured mind. Moreover, the decisions made during gameplay influence not only the story but also the mechanics of the game itself – altering perception of reality, availability of locations, enemy behavior, and even the structure of the world.
The project features several alternative endings, each revealing different fragments of the story. To fully understand the narrative and uncover the truth behind this world, the player must complete the game multiple times.
The atmosphere could be described as a blend of psychological horror in the spirit of Silent Hill with the dark intensity and even more dynamic action reminiscent of Bloodborne – yet set in an entirely new, original universe, designed as a semi-open world. This allows freedom of exploration while preserving the dense, horror-driven ambiance.
Where am I at now?
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Several chapters of the full story have been written (I approach it like writing a novel, which helps me develop the plot in detail and visualize scenes).
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Illustrations of the main characters (Protagonist, creatures, bosses, etc.).
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A world map.
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Gameplay mechanics.
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RPG elements.
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This project was conceived a few years ago, but I never had the drive to properly begin. For now, I sketch characters, write down mechanics, and outline scenes. I don’t know Blender or other 3D software, and I know even less about programming – so my only tools are paper, pencil, and a fully fleshed-out story for something the world hasn’t seen yet. I know how that sounds, but I truly believe it.
I didn’t join this forum to ask for tips on 3D modeling or coding, but rather to gather a small team of passionate people (3D artists, programmers, etc.) to work on this project together. Please note that this is not a paid project – the goal for now is to create a prototype, a playable demo that we can present to a larger studio with proper funding, and then complete and release the full game in collaboration with them. I don’t know what level everyone is at, but I’m taking this very seriously.
So if anyone here is interested in the idea of a dark, psychological-horror action RPG, I warmly invite you to join the discussion. Please send me some samples of your previous work.