Item List

Design Document – List of game objects This list is subject to change and revision.

Tool List – Ship Sections

Magnet Ball

Aesthetics: A mechanical Ball with veins of energy covering it. When activated it emits a coloured beam of energy which connects to whatever it is attracted to.
Behaviour: It is attracted to various objects. It is light so it will not pull in objects that are far away or too heavy. When it is being attracted to something a beam of energy connects between the ball and the other item.
Control: The player drags the ball around the screen. When it is in close proximity to an item it can be attracted to it automatically activates. It can then be used to move objects around, add weight, connect to other magnet balls or create a small impact of the player releases the ball (the beam of energy acts like elastic sending the ball flying into the item it’s attracted to)

Force Field

Aesthetics: Semi transparent with some sparkly particles. Viewable at any angle. At the base there is an emitter. A switch is connected via wires which are used for turning on and off. When shut down the field itself fades but the emitter remains.
Behaviour: Blocks Lost from advancing and the player from interacting directly with objects on the side lost is not on.
Control: A switch on the wall connected via cables controls the force fields. The player will not always be able to directly access these controls.

Weight Switches

Aesthetics: Takes various shapes and forms. Could be a bucket attached to a chain, a see saw like puzzle or anything.
Behaviour: The player must add weight to activate the switch. Once activated it can have any effect helping the player advance such as opening doors, granting objects etc.
Control: The player must directly or indirectly add weight to the switch. Different objects have different weight values. Some switches require more weight than others.

Claw/Crane

Aesthetics: A large mechanical Claw, attached to its base via cord.
Behaviour: When activated the claw lowers, opens then latches onto anything directly beneath it that is lift able. It then rises and on further input swings around and lowers/releases what it is holding in a new location.
Control: Tapping the claw causes it to lower and release/grab. Tapping the base causes it to swing/move. It only has 2 positions, claw to the left of the base and claw to the right.

Visor of Truth

Aesthetics: When activated, a visor appears over Lost’s eyes. Looks badass. Has a very familiar effect on the screen.
Behaviour: A circular radius follows the player’s pointer/touch which reveals hidden or invisible objects.
Control: Activated by tapping Lost.

Key Card

Aesthetics: A small electronic key card used to open doors.
Behaviour: Once the player has obtained the key card, they can use it on a locked door to unlock it.
Control: Once collected it goes into Lost’s pocket. It then appears in the top right corner of the screen as a small icon. Touching a lock causes the key to be automatically used.

Item List – Ship Sections

Test Tube Creature

Aesthetics: A cute/ugly alien in a jar. It has one big eye. Behaviour: The player can pick up the jar. The alien is loose in the jar, so if the player shakes the jar he rattles around. The creature’s eye follows the player’s mouse pointer/lost if the player isn’t touching the screen. Weight: Light.

Maintenance droid

Aesthetics: Cute, very small and speedy. See Wall-E’s robots for reference. Fitted out for cleaning, has a flashing light on its head. Behaviour: Usually found following a set path through a stage, the player will need to be quick with their finger to nab one of these bots. They travel in loops so the player has unlimited chances to capture them. Weight: Medium.

Crates

Aesthetics: It’s a crate that looks appropriate for a space ship. Behaviour: Behaves like a crate. Can only be pushed along the ground by the player, not lifted. Weight: Heavy. Oxygen tank Aesthetics: These are lined against the wall, used in case of emergencies. Behaviour: Useful as extra weight, or perhaps as a battering ram. Weight: Light.

Power Cell

Aesthetics: A ball of pure energy. It glows bright and at its centre is a cortex of dark energy. Behaviour: Extremely erratic, it has no weight and is hard to control. When disturbed it violently bounces from wall to wall. It cannot be grabbed. The player can only contain it by cornering it between object/walls. Weight: None. Escaped Test Tube Creature Aesthetics: The same creature from the test tube, but running free. Behaviour: While it is alive, it dashes away from the pointer/touch. If squashed by something, it can be used as a weight. As long as these creatures are loose, the room they are in is on lockdown. Weight: Light.

Book

Aesthetics: A thick book with a faint sparkly effect surrounding it. Behaviour: Once tapped on the book swings open and Lost reads it. It is completely immovable due to magic. Weight: Immovable.

Tool List – Dream Sections

Under the Sea

Bubble Gun

Aesthetics: looks like a stylised ray gun you might see in a 60s sci-fi flick. Behaviour: Creates a bubble which encloses whatever the player taps. Once in a bubble the item becomes weightless and floats upward. Control: To activate the player taps Lost. They then tap objects in the level and they are enclosed in a bubble. Tapping the bubble causes the item to burst.

Fish Whistle

Aesthetics: A whistle in the shape of a sea shell. Behaviour: Summons a school of fish to Lost. These can be scattered by drawing a line through them. Fish could be used to carry Lost or create a path for her. Control: To summon, blow the whistle. Can only be used once before scattering the fish.

Rusty Old Key

Aesthetics: Rusty Old Key Behaviour: Can be used to open treasure chests or various ancient locks found on mysterious undersea architecture. Control: Once collected it goes into Lost’s pocket. It then appears in the top right corner of the screen as a small icon. Touching a lock causes the key to be automatically used.

Snow Field/Ice Caves

Torch

Aesthetics: A wooden torch, essentially a stick with material wrapped around the head, set alight. Emits a small amount of smoke. Behaviour: Used by the player to light candles, burn objects and light the way in dark caves. Control: The player simply drags the item over whatever they want it to interact with.

Item List – Dream Sections

Under the Sea

Crayfish

Aesthetics: Looks like a crayfish. Behaviour: Could be considered the crate of the sea. Except if pushed and then left unattended, it will slowly make its way back to its original position. Weight: Heavy

Clamshell

Aesthetics: Larger than Lost. Behaviour: When tapped, slowly opens up to reveal a surprise or helpful item. Weight: Immovable. Rock Aesthetics: A rock covered in moss. Behaviour: Behaves in a realistic manner. Weight: Heavy.

Treasure Chest

Aesthetics: A large stylised treasure chest that looks aged and worn by the sea. Behaviour: Using a key the player can open it to reveal a hidden item. Weight: Immovable.