Game Overview
Game Concept
"Robot Trouble" is a 2D game designed for single player. The game takes place in a maze that is full of obstacles. A robot with human feelings is supposed to escape it in order to find true love. He is navigated by the player of the game. The navigation is conducted by ordering functions in a sequence, then compiled and executed on the robot. The player must take into consideration the time and power of the robot left, when "writing" the code. After finishing a level the robot is rewarded special features or available features change their properties to customize difficulty. At the last level the robot finds his beloved and the game is finished. The player will know the concept and basics of procedural programming.
Features
- Single player logic game to be played on a PC.
- Sequential levels with increasing difficulty.
- Increasing robot's functionality with levels.
- Avoiding obstacles and collecting items on game map.
- Changing parameters of game's functions so they suite player's desires.
- Using drag & drop to construct the main procedure.
- Free robot movement.
Game Background
The game has similarities with other games of that genre; having a player controlling a robot by using source code in the gameplay. However, this game is developed following the rules of a serious game.
Genre
Puzzle / Logic
Target Audience
The game is developed for the students who are doing their first steps in programming. It can be used as base for teenagers willing to become ICT specialists or for first semester students in university following a programming language class. Since the game needs the player to have reading skills and developed logical thinking, it is suggested that the game is appropriate for everyone over the age of 13.