The creation of a narrative universe in a videogame. Story arches, characters and world building

Abstract

This document is the report of the end-of-degree project of the Video Game Design and Development Degree based in the creation of a narrative universe in a videogame, story arches, characters and world building. The project will develop the fictional elements as the major and minor conflict arches, NPCs and levels/worlds connecting the story, as well as the environmental storytelling through visual and sound design, and meaningful interaction design to build a coherent universe. ​DEPO is a platformer game made in Unity3D with a solo campaign that will bring many hours of joy and entertainment to the player based on exploration, intense gameplay and a fascinating story.