Wreckoning

Wreckoning

Genre

• Action
• Simulation

Platform

• PC
• Console (PS5, Xbox Series X)

Game Overview

Set in a game world where radical movements have escalated to cause global conflict and societal collapse, this game explores the consequences of such extremism. The protagonist is a former family man whose life was shattered when his daughter died because he couldn't reach her in time, blocked by a protest. Driven by grief and rage, he turns vigilante, adopting a method akin to the very activists he blames for his tragedy using crowd funding and social media to finance his crusade. This game aims to simulate the physical dynamics of vehicle control under extreme conditions while raising ethical questions about protest, public safety, and the impact of social media.

Gameplay Mechanics

Vehicle Customization:

• Players can modify their truck for impact, speed, and durability. Options include reinforced bumpers, spiked wheels, smoke screens, and more.
• Upgrades are purchased using in-game currency earned from "crowd control" activities.

Mission Structure:

• Each mission involves navigating to a designated protest site.
• Players must achieve specific objectives like dispersing a certain number of protestors or causing a set amount of destruction within a time limit.

Physics and Damage Model:

• Advanced physics engine for realistic vehicle handling and environmental destruction.
• Protestors react realistically to impacts, with physics-based ragdolls.

Earning System:

• Money is earned based on the number of protestors "dealt with" and the spectacle of the destruction, which is measured by how much attention (views) the incident gains on a fictional in-game social media platform.
• Higher "views" for more dramatic or controversial actions grant bonuses.

Reputation and Notoriety:

• Player's notoriety increases with each successful mission, affecting NPC reactions and police response times.
• High notoriety can unlock special missions or modifications but also increases difficulty with more aggressive law enforcement.

Graphics and Sound

Visuals:

• Detailed urban environments with destructible elements.
• Realistic character models for protestors and bystanders.

Audio:

• Dynamic sound effects based on vehicle actions and environment destruction.
• Background noise of protests, sirens, and crowd reactions.

Ethical Considerations and Content Warnings

• Warning: This game contains themes of violence, simulated harm to virtual crowds, and explores controversial political and social scenarios. It is intended for mature audiences who can distinguish between simulation and real-world ethics.
• Educational Aspect: The game could include post-mission debriefs or educational content discussing the implications of such actions in real life, the right to protest, and the effects of media sensationalism.

Marketing and Distribution

Target Audience:

Mature gamers interested in dark satire, controversial gameplay, or those looking for high-intensity action with moral ambiguity.

Platform:

Due to the game's sensitive content, it would require strict age gating and might only be available in regions where it passes content review.

Marketing Strategy:

Focus on the game's simulation aspects, the unique challenge of vehicle handling, and the ethical debate it provokes, rather than the act of targeting protestors.