Inner Growth

Story Overview

In Inner Growth, players assume the role of a soldier venturing into hostile enemy territory to secure a path for future expansion. As they progress, the soldier uncovers the consequences of their actions, challenging their perception of duty and morality. The game explores themes of colonialism, unchecked expansion, and personal growth, intertwining these with an alien force growing within the protagonist. Inner Growth combines real-time melee combat with a dark narrative unfolding in a richly detailed isometric 3D world.

Game Summary

Genre: 3D Third-Person Isometric Action RPG

Overview: Inner Growth places players in the role of a soldier navigating hostile territory to fulfill their mission. Empowered by a symbiotic alien entity, players gain enhanced abilities that come with the risk of being consumed by the symbiote. The game focuses on real-time melee combat, strategic resource management, and exploration of richly detailed environments.

Core Mechanics:

• Dynamic Combat: Engage in fast-paced melee combat with symbiote-enhanced abilities.
• Symbiote System: Balance the use of alien powers to avoid being overtaken, adding a layer of strategy.
• Environmental Storytelling: Discover clues about the world and its inhabitants through objects and locations, revealing hidden truths.

Inner Growth combines action-packed gameplay with a thought-provoking narrative, challenging players to consider power and morality.

Team Members

Michael Wilson - Writer & Game Designer

Darragh Sawyer - Writer & Level Designer

Daniel - Programmer & Game Designer & Audio Designer

Seth - Game Designer & Level Designer

Serena - Level Designer & Artist

Freddy - Programmer

Controls

Movement: WASD

Aiming: Move the Mouse

Attacking: Left Mouse Click