2023-2024 | Game Concept
Echoes of Elysium
TYPE:
University project
SOFTWARE USED:
Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Affinity Photo, Affinity Publisher, Affinity Designer
RANGE OF TASKS:
Research, ideation, conception, visual development, development of gameplay mechanics, AI prompting, image manipulation, image editing, compositing, playtesting, balancing
Echoes of Elysium is a mythologically inspired online collectible card game (OCCG) for PC and mobile, capturing Greek mythology through innovative gameplay. In it, players craft novel narratives through unprecedented interactions among familiar characters. The game concept was realized as the practical component of my Master's thesis, entirely by myself. Currently, the game is in the conceptual phase. There is a playable physical prototype that includes all of the game's cards in printed form. The illustrations for the game concept were created using AI image generation.
Short description of the game:
Players select a god or goddess as their class and build a corresponding deck to compete against others. The game allows players to assemble their decks from a diverse array of cards, including ordinary humans, legendary heroes, mythical creatures, powerful spells, and cunning traps. In a match, the opponent must be outwitted through strategic card play and resource management. A unique feature is that the gods themselves can intervene in critical moments, potentially turning the tide of battle.