Kinsley Malatesta

CPSC 6170

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Story: In R.I.T.E. (Ritual Investigation & Termination Effort), you play as a covert operative sent to infiltrate Bohemian Grove, a secluded forest compound where the world’s elite gather for secretive, occult rituals. What begins as a surveillance mission quickly spirals into a descent into ancient rites, reality-warping ceremonies, and a conspiracy that threatens the fabric of existence. Your goal is to uncover the truth, disrupt the rituals, and survive the psychological and supernatural horrors hidden beneath the Grove’s serene surface.

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Genre:

• 2D Horror Platformer
• Blends stealth, puzzle-solving, and investigative gameplay
• Inspired by retro aesthetics (pixel art, VHS overlays) and real-world mystery

Objectives:

• Investigate ritual sites and decode occult symbols
• Disrupt ceremonies before they reach completion
• Collect evidence through documents, audio logs, and found footage
• Survive encounters with masked cultists, supernatural entities, and environmental hazards
• Uncover the deeper truth behind Bohemian Grove and its influence on global events

Target Audience

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Age:

• 13+ year old
• Mature themes involving occult rituals, psychological horror, and conspiracy elements make it suitable for older teens and adults.

Sex:

• All genders
• The game’s themes and mechanics are designed to appeal broadly, with no gender-specific content or targeting.

Specific Subgroups:

• Horror Enthusiasts: Fans of psychological and supernatural horror, especially those who enjoy slow-burn tension and lore-rich experiences.
• Conspiracy & Mystery Fans: Players intrigued by real-world secret societies, hidden agendas, and investigative gameplay.
• Retro Game Lovers: Those who appreciate pixel art, VHS aesthetics, and classic platformer mechanics.
• Indie Game Community: Gamers who seek unique, narrative-driven titles with experimental storytelling and atmosphere.

Entities

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Character:

• R.I.T.E Operative

Enemies:

• Bohemian Grove Cult Leaders

Environment

Entities objects

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Character:

• R.I.T.E Operative

Character:

• collectible

Game Mechanics

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Stealth Movement: avoid line-of-sight from cultists.

Tool Usage:

• Camera: record ritual energy and hidden clues.

Symbol Interaction: Decode glyphs to unlock doors or disrupt rituals.

Character

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Game Mechanics

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Core Gameplay

• Stealth Platforming� Navigate through ritual zones and forest compounds while avoiding detection by masked cultists. Includes crouching, hiding.�
• Ritual Disruption� Time-sensitive puzzles and symbol-based challenges allow players to interrupt occult ceremonies before they reach completion.�
• Investigation & Clue Gathering� Players collect redacted documents, audio logs, VHS tapes, and ritual artifacts to piece together the truth behind Bohemian Grove.�
• Symbol Decoding System� Use tools and pattern recognition to interpret ritual symbols and unlock hidden chambers or disable traps.

Enemy & Obstacle Mechanics

• Dynamic AI Patrols� Cultists and guardians react. Patrol routes change based on player actions and ritual progress.�
• Environmental Hazards� Bear traps, collapsing platforms, and ritual fire zones challenge navigation and timing.�
• Boss Rituals� Major ceremonies act as boss encounters, requiring multi-step disruption and stealth under pressure.

Technical Mechanics

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Technical Description

Modules

• Ritual Logic: Controls ceremony timing, escalation, and disruption.
• AI Behavior: Dynamic patrols, detection logic, and ritual response.
• Symbol Decoding: Glyph recognition and puzzle generation.
• Environmental Interaction: Climbing, hiding, destructibles.
• Lore System: Tracks evidence and narrative progression.

Level

• Bohemian Grove Compound:
• Forest (performance-based puzzles)

Effects

• VHS overlays, fog volumes, sigil glow, ritual fire.

Collision Detection

• Tile-based system with stealth zones and trigger volumes.
• Physics
• Gravity, climbing, collapsing platforms, sanity-based distortion.

Algorithms

• pathfinding for AI
• Symbol pattern recognition
• Ritual timers and escalation logic
• Evidence branching and narrative tracking

Inspiration!!

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