The document outlines a student's idea for their final major project (FMP) which is a horror game made in Photoshop. The student wants to create eerie atmospheres using noises and colors without being too scary. They chose this project because they enjoyed game development more than other options and wanted to personalize it. Having perfect visuals that they are completely happy with is most important. Influences include games with bright, cute, or darker themes using matching color palettes. The goal is for viewers to focus on the gothic, dark background first to understand the gloomy but pleasing atmosphere. Stylistically, the game will use dark greens and purples with vines and gravestones to create an un

1. Tell me in no more than20 words, what is your
FMP idea?
My idea/concept for my FMP is anotherpixel
animation/gamemade on Photoshop. I planto
make it a horror game butstill welcoming I that
makessense, somainly justeerie noses, colours
etc.
Why have youdecided to makeit? I decided to makea game becauseI enjoyed it
more thanthe other projects andI found thatI
was more motivatedto perfect and finish it due to
the creation side letting me personaliseit as much
as I want.
What aboutyourproject makesit importantto
you?
I think thatthe mostimportantthingto me about
my project is havingthe perfect visualsI want and
being 100% happy withit. I want tohave
everythingpersonalisedand special to me.
Outline someof the initial influences onyour
idea/work and somepotential research targets
(remember, research isn’t justa paper-based
activity)
Games with either bright, cutesy themes or darker
themedgames with a matchingcolour palette.
Someof my favourites are kirby, final fantasy,
identity v, animal crossingandyou me andher.
What effect do youwant to haveon your
audience when they see yourproject?
When the audience see my work, I want them to
focus onthe backgroundfirstso they can get an
idea on what the theme is like and how the
atmosphereof the game is in general. I wouldalso
hopethat my game be morepopularwithin the
alternative community sinceI want my game to
look gothic and dark.
Describe the tone/mood/styleofyourproject
[which productiontechniques/characteristicsare
youemploying?
I think thatfor this project I plan to create a
‘game’ with a dark, monotonethemewith colours
suchas dark greens, purples etc. i want tomake
the background/settingbe gloomy butalso
pleasing to look at, I want to include thingslike
vines and gravestones tomake it feel cosy but
unnervingat the same time.
Why have youdecided to makeyour project in
this style?
I decided to havethis theme for my game as it is
an oppositeof the game I made before. I also
enjoy when othergames have thisstyle/ theme so
I would like to incorporateit intomy work.