Game Concept:

Game Features:

1. Gameplay Mechanics:
   • Objective: Players explore a safari environment, encountering and interacting with wild animals, completing missions, or collecting items.
   • Controls: Use keyboard or touch controls for movement and interactions.
2. Game Elements:
   • Safari Environment: Design a diverse safari landscape with various terrains (e.g., savannahs, forests, waterholes).
   • Animals: Include different animal species that players can observe or interact with.
   • Missions/Tasks: Create missions or tasks such as taking photos of animals, collecting items, or rescuing animals.
3. Scoring and Rewards:
   • Score System: Points awarded for completing tasks, discovering new animals, or achieving certain milestones.
   • Rewards: Unlock new areas, animals, or upgrades based on performance and exploration.
4. User Interface:
   • HUD: Display score, mission objectives, and a mini-map (if applicable).
   • Buttons: Include start, pause, and restart buttons, as well as navigation controls.
   • Visual Feedback: Provide animations and sound effects for interactions and achievements.
5. Graphics and Sound:
   • Visual Style: Create realistic or stylized safari-themed graphics with detailed environments and animals.
   • Animation: Smooth animations for animal movements, environmental interactions, and player actions.
   • Audio: Background music and sound effects for animal sounds, environmental ambiance, and interactions.
6. Cross-Platform Compatibility:
   • Ensure the game is playable on both desktop browsers and mobile devices.
   • Optimize touch controls and screen resolution for various devices.
7. Source Code and Customization:
   • Provide a well-organized Construct 3 project with commented code.
   • Include instructions for customizing graphics, levels, and game mechanics.

Development Steps:

1. Planning and Design:
   • Define game mechanics, objectives, and visual style.
   • Create concept art and design documents for the safari environment, animals, and UI elements.
2. Development:
   • Setup: Start a new project in Construct 3 and set up your game layout.
   • Environment Design: Build the safari environment using backgrounds, tiles, and interactive elements.
   • Animal Behavior: Create sprites for animals and implement their behaviors (e.g., roaming, animations).
   • Mission System: Develop a system for assigning and tracking missions or tasks.
3. Testing:
   • Conduct playtesting to ensure the game is engaging and the controls are intuitive.
   • Test across different devices and screen sizes to ensure compatibility and performance.
4. Deployment:
   • Export the game to HTML5 format from Construct 3.
   • Host the game on a web server or publish to HTML5 game portals.
5. Maintenance and Updates:
   • Monitor player feedback and gameplay analytics to make improvements.
   • Release updates to fix bugs, add new content, or refine gameplay based on feedback.

Example Implementation:

• Use Construct 3’s tilemaps and layers to create a rich safari environment with various terrains and interactive elements.

• Implement behaviors for animals such as wandering, reacting to player actions, and performing animations.

• Create a system to assign and track missions or tasks. Use Construct 3’s events to manage mission objectives and rewards.

• Set up a scoring system that rewards players for completing tasks, discovering new animals, or achieving milestones.

• Design a user-friendly HUD to display key information like score, objectives, and mini-map. Add sound effects and animations to enhance the gameplay experience.