In The Peak Beyond, a 3D third-person resource management and adventure game, the player takes on the role of an individual embarking on a dangerous climb up a mountain to fulfil his late wife's final wish. As they struggle with the harsh environment, players must manage scarce resources while braving the tough conditions. Along the way, they learn about the history and secrets of the mountain. There are several endings to the game, and each decision made along the way dictates the outcome.
In terms of inspirations, we drew from other mediums such as films for world-building (Society of the Snow, Everest) and games for gameplay (the Resident Evil series, Don’t Starve Together). The characters in the game were developed with different personalities, nationalities, and motivations to climb the mountain. We combined and added details to accomplish the world-building of the game. Specifically, for the oxygen system, we drew inspiration from how oxygen cylinders work in real life, including the oxygen flow, pressure points, and oxygen exchange, and applied it to the game to create a realistic experience.
For Assignment 3, we chose the scene where the protagonist faces the decision to pick up items from the deceased, introducing the morality system that can impact the game's progress. This scene also introduces two fellow mountaineers who will support the protagonist on the journey."
