Save the Dungeon

That's a PROTOTYPE.

Save the Dungeon is a project that aims not only to raise awareness about pollution, but also to offer moments of reflection and small technical insights that highlight the importance of technology and research in building a sustainable future.

The core concept is to encourage players to reflect on a series of themes not solely through narrative, but primarily through gameplay that is thematically linked to the real-world condition of planet Earth today.

What you are about to play is the prototype of the tutorial and first level. The full development vision is to create a Solarpunk Darkest Dungeon with a simplified management system, but with a twist: the weight of the player's choices.

To this end, we developed the "Pollutant Skills" mechanic — powerful but polluting abilities that, despite offering great short-term benefits, come with significant long-term consequences.

A Pokémon-style types combination system for attacks (with obviously far fewer combinations) is only partially implemented: it works, but it isn't explicited. However it's really intuitive: a mechanical engineer will be more effective than a veterinarian at fixing an exhaust pipe; and so on.

To ensure the prototype experience is fully playable and understandable, we opted for easier balancing.

We apologize in advance for any bugs. We’ve done our best to develop a meaningful idea that goes beyond the usual narrative-driven experiences. We want players to grasp the importance of these themes through a deep gameplay system where choices carry real weight.

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TAKING A LOOK AT THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA IN THE HUB'S PAUSE MENU.

If you’re interested in the overall concept, feel free to check out our pitch deck: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1udRS5Xk-J2HWgKXe8akFPYqiodTmmsPW?usp=sha...

PS: All content presented has been solely and entirely conceived, developed, and produced by the members of the team.