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Red Giant Universe is the creation of an ambitious collective of artists and scientists who seek to blend ideas from science fiction with complex computer games. We want our work to be an allegory for the universe and humanity's place in it. Our goal is to give players a visceral experience that doesn't just reward doing clever things: we want significant consequences for even minor actions. This blog post will go over some working definitions of science fiction and computer games, as well as how we've done our best to bring these disparate elements together in one project. Science Fiction Few things are as divisive as the concept of science fiction. The term is thrown around as a catch-all explanation for just about anything that's not reality, and it's awfully difficult to pin down any one definition because there are so many different kinds of stories that fit the genre. There's a long history of intentional and unintentional confusion to be found in the field: Philip K. Dick was often credited with coining the genre, but he rejected it because he thought it reduced literature to an entertainment for children, and occasionally used science fiction to describe his own work. So is science fiction a genre, a marketing term, or both? For our purposes we want to define science fiction as a field of literature and art concerned with exploring the potential consequences of scientific and technological advancements. We're using the term in this sense because it's more concrete than something like "speculative fiction," which might describe any fictional story that is set in the future. We want our universe to be about something, but we also want it to be accessible to anyone who wants to play. We think that this definition helps us by providing a clear and concise point of entry: Red Giant Universe isn't just about rocket ships and synthesizers. Every element in the game is motivated by our concern for the future of humanity. Computer Games "They aren't 'fun,' you see—they're 'funny'.” — Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy What makes a game fun? Is it win state, or challenge? Is it replayability, or character development? We want our project to entertain and engage players in a multitude of different ways. We've decided that these are the key qualities of a computer game: Strategy, RNG, Luck, Simulation, Challenge/Tension Sci-Fi Horror Our setting is cyberpunk. By this we mean that it will be set in a world where technology has advanced enough to have created an immersive 3D simulation of the environment around us. We think the best kind of horror for this setting would be one where you can see what's coming. Unfortunately, 3D renders light poorly on dark textures. This is why games often have "nightmare mode" or "night vision" modes—so players can see their enemies coming before they attack. cfa1e77820
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