Project Statement

Phobia Fighter is a 2D roguelike set in the psyches of those suffering from complex phobias. The user plays as a hunter tasked with finding and expelling the symptoms of these complex phobias. Those that suffer from complex phobias can have their lives controlled and suffocated by symptoms such as paranoia, depression, and anxiety. Through artwork and level design informed by accounts of those affected, Phobia Fighter helps the player build empathy and better understand the effects of chronic phobias.

Precedents

Conceptual:

The Magnus Archives

Technical:

Hyper Light Drifter

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Sketches

Storyboard

Gameplay Loop

Machine Learning API

Technical View

Playtesting

Player Feedback

• Adding invincibility frames to the dash.
• Reduce dash speed
• Decrease amount of item pickups

Level Sample