Writing Prompt: Synopsis

At the beginning of a Game Design Document, you have to describe what a game is and what makes it different from other games. It's an important part of pitching an idea to a publisher.

Here is your assignment:

Look at 2 or 3 games and write a synopsis of the game's storyline and gameplay. Tell us what makes it different from other games. After that, come up with your own game concept and tell us why it rocks.

Tips: Game Design Documents are usually not meant to be highly entertaining, they are used as a reference for all the staff working on a game. However, a synopsis should be interesting in order for a publishing company to be enticed by it. Be interesting, but highly professional. Don't write, "This game rox cause when you blow someone up his eyes bust out of his face and land in two different places!"

Yeah, don't do that.

(Psst... Want to know more about Game Design Documents? Come back on April 2nd.)