Necro the Magician

Game Concept

You are the wizard who invented necromancy. After dying in a failed conquest of hell, you unleashed lost souls into the world. Revived by your own magic, you must now fight undead horrors you created. Explore a decaying dark fantasy realm, uncover your villainous legacy, and decide whether to redeem yourself or reclaim your power.

Core Mechanics

• Orb Combat: Swap elemental abilities (fire/ice/shadow) to fend off enemies.

• Customization System: Combine gear pieces (orbs/robes/hats) for unique builds.

• Roguelike Progression: Unlock new upgrades across permadeath runs.

• Hybrid Combat: Manage melee swarms while dodging bullet-hell projectiles.

Design Goals & Process

• Introduce mechanics gradually: Early enemies teach orb combos, late-game bosses combine all elements.

• Balance challenge with clarity: Clear telegraphs for enemy attacks ensure fair difficulty.

• Optimized Intensity: Low-poly art ensures smooth performance during 100+ enemy encounters.

• Reinforce theme through gameplay: Enemy designs blends with story of protagonist.

My Contribution

As Enemy & Combat Designer:

• Swarmers: Fast zombies that rush the player, requiring crowd control

• Archer acolytes: Ranged acolytes that create bullet-hell patterns

• Bone Ragers: Armored tanks that absorb damage and disrupt positioning

• Undead Commander: Multi-phase necromancer fights testing combat mastery