Customized Angel
Customized Angel is a first-person mystery-solving game with a unique perspective: you play as a stalker trying to save Melanie, the woman you secretly admire, from being murdered. Using a time loop mechanic, players observe NPC actions through a telescope, gather visual and audio clues, manage a timeline, and influence events via phone calls to uncover the killer's identity. Featuring comic book-style visuals and immersive gameplay, this game challenges players to piece together the mystery across infinite loops.
CUSTOMIZED ANGEL :-- CORE OVERVIEW
High Concept
A mystery-solving game where players take on the role of a stalker trying to save Melanie, the girl they secretly admire, from being murdered. Using knowledge of her routines and her neighbors, players gather clues and manage timelines to uncover the killer. Inspired by Rear Window, You, and Twelve Minutes, the game features a unique perspective, infinity time loops, and branching storylines.
Core Mechanics
Time Loop: Each loop resets upon Melanie’s death, giving players a chance to explore new strategies.
Clue Gathering: Visual clues are collected through a telescope, and audio clues are gathered using a wiretapped radio.
Timeline Management: Gathered clues populate a timeline that helps track NPC actions and piece together the mystery.
Interactive Props: Props like the telescope and radio allow for clue collection, while the telephone lets players influence NPC actions and outcomes.
Gameplay Overview
Players must observe NPC behavior, gather and connect clues, and manipulate NPC actions to change the timeline and save Melanie. Decisions made during loops lead to branching paths and multiple possible endings. Every failure brings players closer to uncovering the truth.
Art Style
Characters: Simplified, cartoonish silhouettes with single-color schemes for NPCs, emphasizing the heroine’s unique design.
Environment: Comic book-style flat coloring creates an atmospheric, immersive setting.
UI: Diegetic elements, such as a timeline and prop interactions, ensure seamless immersion.
My Contributions
I scripted the core mechanics, including the time loop, timeline management, and clue-gathering systems. I developed interactive props like the telescope and radio, ensuring smooth integration into gameplay. I also contributed to character animations and the comic book-style visuals, enhancing immersion and gameplay flow.
Engage With the Game
Uncover the layers of this intriguing mystery by exploring detailed documentation and gameplay demos. Experience the seamless blend of narrative, visuals, and mechanics in a gripping story where every loop matters!
