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Freedom Fighter is a 2D arcade action platformer game for mobile devices. Players take on the role of a prisoner who has broken out of their cell and must navigate through procedurally generated levels within a time limit. The objective is too free as many other prisoners and defeat as many guards as possible within the given time frame.
• Arcade
• Action
• 2D Platformer
Mobile gamers who enjoy fast-paced action games with a retro pixel art style.
Break free, fight back, and liberate your fellow prisoners in this adrenaline-fueled, procedurally generated arcade action game.
• Side-scrolling movement and jumping.
• Melee attacks and ranged combat.
• Time-based gameplay with a countdown timer.
• Procedural generation of levels.
• Free as many prisoners as possible.
• Defeat guards to progress.
• Survive as long as possible within the time limit.
• Score-based progression.
• Unlockable characters or abilities based on achievements.
• Procedurally generated levels for endless replayability.
• Dynamic enemy AI adapting to player actions.
• Pixel art style reminiscent of classic arcade games.
The player character is a prisoner who has escaped from their cell in a high-security facility. Seeking revenge against the oppressive regime, they embark on a mission to liberate fellow prisoners and disrupt the system.
A dystopian world ruled by a totalitarian regime, featuring grim prison environments and industrial landscapes.
Fre Edom
The main character of Freedom Fighter.
Prisoner #1
Prisoner #1 has been locked up for unkown reasons. He can be rescued/freed from his cell.
Prisoner #2
Prisoner #2 has been locked up for stealing food for his family. He has a kind heart, but he's about as smart as a boulder.
Nurse
The prison nurse heals you whenever you find her. She is always on the move though, so after she heals you, she vanishes to a new location in the prison.
Guard #1
Armed adversaries with varying levels of strength and abilities.
Guard #2
Guard #2 is ruthless. He will chase the player around with a knife relentlessly until someone is dead.
Guard #3
This is your home away from home, unfortunately. you are only in your cell for a split second before your big escape.
Key Elements
• Entry point into game
The corridors are a wide open space with plenty of other prisoners you can rescue! but beware, there's also guards on patrol.
Key Elements
• Free Prisoners
• Fight Guards
The cafeteria is a good place to find excess material for weapons.
Key Elements
• Find Anmo
• Find Armor
Large Dirty Prison
• Pixel art style with retro aesthetics.
• Vibrant colors contrasted with dark and oppressive tones to reflect the dystopian setting.
Vibrant colors contrasted with dark and oppressive tones to reflect the dystopian setting.
Upbeat and adrenaline-pumping chiptune tracks to enhance the arcade experience.
• Punches
• Kicks
• Gunfire
• Explosions
• Environmental Sounds
Minimal voice acting for character grunts, taunts, and reactions.
• Clean and intuitive user interface elements optimized for mobile screens.
• HUD displaying time remaining, score, and player stats.
• Touch-based controls for movement, attacking, and interacting with objects.
• On-screen buttons for special abilities or power-ups.
• Interactive tutorials to guide players through basic mechanics and objectives.
Game Maker Studio
• Android
• iOS
• iOS 10+
• Android 34
RAM: 2GB
Processor Speed: 2.1GHz
Smooth gameplay with consistent frame rates on mid-range mobile devices.
• Single-player experience with no online connectivity requirements.
Free-to-play with optional in-app purchases for cosmetic items, power-ups, or additional content.
• Remove Ads - $0.99
Remove all advertisements from the game.
• Ultimate Fighter - $0.99
More Health, More Ammo, and a quicker Special!
• New Skins and Environments - $0.99
Unlock 3 new Character Skins and 3 new Environments.
• The Yard - $4.99
"The Yard" brings you an entirely new story and setting inside the prison yard. You'll meet new allies as well as encounter deadlier enemies. Are you up for the challenge?
• Video Ad: One chance to refill health upon death
• Video Ad: Watch before game to start with max ammo/shield
• Youtube
• IGN Article/Review
• Cinematic Showcase
• Gameplay Showcase
• 10 minute demo of the games intro
• Local GameDev Expo
• MeetUp Showcase Night
Initial development and testing of core gameplay mechanics and procedural generation algorithms.
Polishing and optimization of game features, balancing difficulty levels, and bug fixing.
Launch on app stores with a marketing campaign to promote awareness and downloads.
Ongoing updates, patches, and content expansions based on player feedback and performance metrics.
• Character Sketches
• Environment Designs
• Weapon Blueprints
• Copyright
• Licensing
• Privacy Policy
• Terms and Conditions
• Numb Thumb Studios
This Game Design Document was written by 2DPK Studios for the project Freedom Fighter and was created on June 13th 2024 using the Indie Vision mobile application developed by 2DPK Studios.