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Name: Illusion of Time
Song: Waterflame - Cove
Newgrounds ID: 861866
Link: https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/861866
Description: Illusion of Time is a memory level that ranges from medium to hard demon and is based on the concept of distorted perception. The main focus of the level is on the misleading and challenging gameplay as it uses the rhythmic and atmospheric track "Cove" by Waterflame to challenge the player's sense of timing and direction. The main theme is a timeless one in the sense that it relies on ancient, overgrown structures with glitchy, modern memory effects. It takes its cues from levels like Maybe Possibly Thing for its deceptive techniques and Split711 for its memory-style atmosphere. Our aim is to create a level where the gameplay appears to be shifting right in front of the player's eyes.
Goals: I am in search of a devoted group of people who are willing to help me realize this dream. At present, we require:
Gameplay Creators: Memory pathing experts who are capable of coming up with "fake" routes that are more satisfying to learn than annoying.
Decorators: A mixture of "Modern" and "Nature/Ancient" styles is looked for. Stone ruins, clockwork gears, and misty water effects that would fit the "Cove" song could be some of the inspirations.
VFX/Trigger Work: One who has the skills in utilizing move, pulse, and alpha triggers to generate the "illusion" effects.
Playtesters: To support balancing the memory and making sure that the difficulty range is Medium/Hard Demon only.
Appeal: This project is different from others because it combines the very-high-effort memory mechanics with an elegant, atmospheric vibe. Illusion of Time does not want to be a "frustrating" memory level but rather an immersive experience, where music and visuals are the player's guides through the maze of confusion. If you love challenging the mind with gameplay or creating atmospheres that narrate a story, this is your project. We aim for a featured rating.
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