Robbie Cruz

Project Overview

Robbie Cruz, a resourceful adventurer, finds himself stranded on a mysterious deserted island after his rubber dinghy meets an untimely demise. With no clear sign of rescue in sight, Robbie must rely on his wit and determination to survive and ultimately escape the island.

The game concept combines elements of survival games, puzzle-solving, and adventure, set against the backdrop of a deserted island. It offers a blend of exploration and action gameplay, all centered around the narrative of Robbie Cruz's quest for freedom.

Gameplay Overview

Explore a vast, tropical environment teeming with resources and dangers.

Gather coconuts to replenish health and maintain vitality. Face off against fierce predators like wolves that roam the island. Defend yourself against predators using Robbie's trusty slingshot, utilizing stones as makeshift ammunition. Locate and collect essential components for repairing the damaged boat. Navigate through challenging terrain and puzzles to reach each part. Confront unexpected obstacles and challenges along the way. Employ stealth tactics to stay alive and avoid wolf encounters.

Art style

Vibrant tropical colors contrasting with the desolate island setting. Storyline art in 2D cartoon style. Handcrafted low-poly 3D models. Wildlife models of wolves and possibly other creatures. Environmental storytelling in a handsculpted landscape terrain.

Target Audience

Fans of survival games and adventure stories. Players interested in stealth and exploration. Anyone drawn to stories of overcoming adversity and perseverance.

Controls

Designed for both keyboard and mouse controls.

Mouse

• Left-click: Use slingshot attacks and interactions.
• Right-click: Basic camera navigation and aiming.

Keyboard

Movement

• W: Move Forward
• S: Move Backward
• A: Move sideways (Left)
• D: Move sideways (Right)

Actions

• E: Examine (Item Pickup)
• SPACE: Jump

Special abilities

• LEFT-SHIFT: Sprint
• Sidenote: This "sprint action" is merely an artifact of our debug-time level-design, where we needed a way to quickly preview different parts of the landscape at runtime. Feel free to use this shortcut for quick navigation, or try to complete the game at the "normal speed" for a more immersive and challenging experience.

Objective

Find and collect four crucial parts to repair the broken rubber dinghy:

• A jerrycan filled with gasoline.
• An outboard engine without its propeller.
• An engine propeller.
• An engine starter cord.

Characters

Robbie Cruz

Robbie Cruz is the protagonist of the game. He's a rugged outdoorsman with a penchant for adventure and survival skills. His resourcefulness and determination drive him to overcome the challenges of the deserted island. Throughout his journey, Robbie faces physical exhaustion, mental strain, and emotional turmoil, making his ultimate escape even more satisfying.

Wolves

The wolves are feral creatures that roam the island, posing a constant threat to Robbie's survival. These wolves are larger and more aggressive than their mainland counterparts, adapted to life on the isolated island. Their keen senses allow them to detect Robbie's presence from afar, forcing him to either employ stealth tactics or utilize his trusty slingshot with stones for ammo.

Rubber Dinghy

The rubber dinghy serves as the central plot device and ultimate goal of Robbies Escape. Initially damaged, it represents Robbie's connection to civilization and his desire for escape. Throughout the game, players will gather components to restore the dinghy, symbolizing progress towards freedom. The dinghy's appearance evolves as it's repaired, reflecting Robbie's growing hope and determination.

Items

Items on the island are objects that Robbie needs to locate in order to fulfill his return to civilization. Items range from equipment to engine parts. Players will eventually need to transport all the items back to the rubber dinghy, while avoiding the risk of attracting unwanted attention.

Outboard Engine

The outboard engine represents the heart of Robbie's escape plan. Without its propeller, it's incomplete but offers hope for future repairs. Its presence suggests that Robbie has found a significant part of his escape mechanism, motivating him to continue searching for the remaining components.

Engine Propeller

The engine propeller is a vital component in completing the outboard engine. Its discovery marks a another crucial milestone in Robbie's journey towards freedom.

Jerrycan (full of gasoline)

The jerrycan filled with gasoline is crucial, as its discovery indicates that Robbie has found a reliable fuel source for the outboard engine, boosting his chances of escaping the island.

Starter Cord

The starter cord is the final piece needed to activate the repaired engine (although, the player is free to locate the items in any order). Its acquisition signifies that Robbie is very close to escaping the island.

Consumables

Consumables on the island are items that Robbie can consume to restore health or gain temporary benefits. These items play a crucial role in the games survival mechanics, allowing players to manage stress levels and maintain vitality throughout their adventure.

Coconuts (Health)

Coconuts serve as a primary source of health restoration. Players will need to gather coconuts strategically, balancing resource management with the risk of attracting wolves or encountering environmental hazards.

Stones (Ammo)

Stones act as makeshift ammunition for deterring wolf attacks. Using stones requires careful aim and timing, adding a tactical element to combat encounters.

Credits

Puustinen Artem

• Project Leadership
• Initial Project Idea
• Gameplay Concepting
• Team Leader
• Project Leader
• Game Development
• Programmer of Game Logic (UE Blueprints)

Salin Sami

• Environment Artist
• Landscape Modelling
• Landscape Materials
• Landscape Level Design
• Landscape Texture Shaders
• Online Content Design
• ITCH.IO - Project Descriptions
• ITCH.IO - Storyline Content & Game Overviews
• ITCH.IO - Maintenance & Updates

Imberg Jani

• 3D Artist
• 3D Assets for Props and Items
• Art & Media Management
• 3D Asset Manager
• In-Game Screenshots for Online Content
• Gameplay Testing
• Bug Hunter
• Gameplay Tester
• Quality Assurance

Tähtinen Teea

• 2D Artist / Game UI
• In-Game Start Menu
• Audio Production
• Music Soundtrack
• In-Game Audio Effects
• Video Production
• Video Editing of the Gameplay Trailer
• Gameplay Testing
• Bug Hunter
• Gameplay Tester
• Quality Assurance

Sirkko Noora

• Concept and 2D Artist
• 2D Graphics Assets for In-game Items
• 2D Graphics Assets for Online Content
• 3D Artist
• 3D Assets for Props and Items
• Gameplay Testing
• Bug Hunter
• Gameplay Tester
• Quality Assurance

Vång Iris

• Concept and 2D Artist
• 2D Graphics Assets for In-game Items
• 2D Graphics Assets for Online Content
• 3D Artist
• 3D Assets for Props and Items
• Gameplay Testing
• Bug Hunter
• Gameplay Tester
• Quality Assurance