Thomas is a red rectangle. He doesn't talk, he doesn't fight enemies, he doesn't do anything except jump (and he jumps 'well' I might add!). This isn't a character you might say. Well, in the few minutes I took to play the game, I fell in love with Thomas and his quadralateral entourage due to the charming, witty narrative performed by Danny Wallace (of Assassins Creed fame).
STORY: Thomas comes alive and the narrator tells us that Thomas's first thought is that he is alone. That is is. He knows nothing else at this stage. The opening screen at the start of the game eluded to the fact that Thomas is an AI. There are no instructions on what to do gameplay wise, so the story and gameplay really complement each other - both you and Thomas are learning the ropes so to speak. As he learns more about his surroundings, the surroundings become more complex and the challenge is increased (in fact the narrator actually comments on this). He meets other quadralaterals that have their own personalities, but do not speak.
CONCEPT: Play the game to determine what Thomas is and where he is.........basically discover the meaning of Thomas' life (the meaning/goal of the game as well). Or just play because its cute, funny and heartwarming. Each level has 'portals' for each character which they must all be touching to complete the level. Each new level delivers more narrative and furthers the storyline and character development.
MECHANICS: Use each characters special skill (float, jump, fit into tight spaces) to work together to line up each character with 'portals' in each level. This completes the level.
SETTING: Digital world? Made up of black walls and some black boxes
SPATIAL ARENA: Platformer
Overall: Loved this game and thoroughly recommend it to my fellow classmates to illustrate how a narrative and characters can totally make a game. This game reminds me a lot of portal - simple mechanics but cute story.
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