Scales Are Shifting

Game Concept: "Built to Scale"

Theme Interpretation:

The "Built to Scale" theme is interpreted as the process of evolution, where a small organism gradually scales up in complexity and size, becoming a multicellular fish. The game’s levels represent different stages of biological growth, where the player's organism must adapt to increasingly complex environments and challenges. The idea of "scale" is integrated both literally, as the organism grows larger, and metaphorically, as the challenges "scale" up in difficulty.

Game Overview:

In this game, players start as a simple, single-celled organism and must evolve into a complex, multicellular fish by overcoming various hurdles. The game is divided into stages, each representing a different phase of the organism's evolution, with unique challenges that reflect the increased complexity of the organism's environment and the threats it faces.

 Level 1: The Single-Celled Organism

- Objective: Consume a set amount of food before time runs out.

- **Gameplay Mechanics:**

  - The player controls a small organism that floats in a primordial soup.

  - A **food counter** indicates the number of food particles left to consume.

  - The player must navigate the environment to eat all food particles within a **limited time**.

  - As a simple organism, the controls are straightforward, emphasizing movement and basic interaction with the environment.

  - The level is designed to introduce players to the game mechanics in a relatively safe and simple environment, reflecting the simplicity of the organism itself.

 Conclusion:

"Built to Scale" in this context is a metaphor for evolution—the player's organism scales in complexity, abilities, and the challenges it faces. Each level represents a step up in scale, both in terms of the organism's physical size and the difficulties it must overcome. The game encourages players to think about growth, adaptation, and survival in a world where every stage of evolution presents new hurdles to overcome.