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Game Development / TASK 1: Game Design Document (GDD)


20/4/2026 -  (Week 1 - Week )
Daphne Lai Yu Cheng / 0366380
DST 61104 / Game Development / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylors' University
Task 1 / Game Design Document (GDD)

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Week 1 (20/4/2026):

Mr. Ronald briefed us on the project we will be doing for this module which is creating a game based on mental health themes. We can either do it individual or group up with our peers. Mr. Ronald also showed us some game examples and introduced us to PlayCanvas.

We decided to work in a group of 6 people, the group members are:

Chang Wing (Leader)
Daphne Lai Yu Cheng (Me)
Emily Ong Su Yu
Ye Ying Ying
Racheal Tan Tze Rou
Wong Mei Yee

After the briefing, Mr. Ronald suggest that we could try out the tutorials for beginners in PlayCanvas:

Tutorial link: Click here!





Outcome:

INSTRUCTIONS

Task 1: Game Design Document (GDD)

Mr. Ronald briefed us on the project we will be doing for this module which is creating a game based on mental health themes. We can either do it individual or group up with our peers. Mr. Ronald also showed us some game examples and introduced us to PlayCanvas.

We decided to work in a group of 6 people, the group members are:

Chang Wing (Leader)
Daphne Lai Yu Cheng (Me)
Emily Ong Su Yu
Ye Ying Ying
Racheal Tan Tze Rou
Wong Mei Yee


As a group, each of us are to propose an idea for the game's storyline. This includes the game mechanism and moodboard, my idea for the game was closer to Omori, which is also a game that is associated with mental health so I decided to watch the gameplay of Omori:

SUBMISSION

Link to ? : Click here!
FEEDBACK

Week 2 (27/4/2026)

  • Interesting mechanic
  • Can have pause and reset options
  • Recommended gameplay length: around 15 minutes. Gameplay shouldn’t be too long; avoid expecting players to stand and play for 1 hour
  • Strong dark art direction
  • Sound design is effective and enhances atmosphere
  • Game mechanics are enjoyable and promising
  • Consider using PlayCanvas (easier to work with)
  • Use a 3D engine even for a 2D-style game
  • 2D requires many layers; can be complex
  • Hybrid 2D + 3D approach could work well
  • 3D engine allows for better lighting effects
  • The Dam Children book is a good visual/reference inspiration
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