Detailed Game Design Document Template <> Link

Game Name <> PedalVerse

Executive pitch

[A short, 2-3 sentence long pitch about your game, comparable to your short description on Steam]

PedalVerse is a downhill biking adventure where speed and skill meet nature. Race through diverse trails, overcome thrilling challenges, and climb the global leaderboard while crafting your rider’s unique style. Conquer the ride, leave your mark!

Mechanics

[What are the key things a player will be doing? What is part of the core gameplay loop? (not generic things such as movement, menu, inventory .…)]

• Racing downhill across handcrafted trails or explore semi open world map.
• Navigating multiple paths with varying difficulty levels.
• Competing for high scores and best times on global leaderboards.
• Customizing your rider and unlocking new gear by completing in-game challenges.
• Engaging in the Trail Roulette mode with randomly selected courses and competitive scoring.

Unique Selling Points

[What are your hooks? What makes your game special? Why should people play your game instead?]

• A downhill biking experience that combines physics-driven gameplay with intense time challenges.
• Randomized trails in Trail Roulutte mode for variety.
• No crashes mean no glory - test your limits with risky, high-reward maneuvers.
• The perfect mix of arcade-style fun and realistic mountain biking elements.

Story

[If your game has a narrative, give a high-level breakdown of key story beats here]

PedalVerse has no fixed narrative. It focuses on creating a competitive, open-ended experience for players to immerse themselves in their biking journey.

Objectives

[What’s the end goal? Is the player working towards something?]

• Complete downhill trails as quickly as possible.
• Master challenging terrain to set unbeatable leaderboard scores.
• Compete to achieve the best individual leaderboard scores on specific trails.
• Contribute your individual scores to the cumulative global leaderboard.
• Customize and upgrade your rider to express your style and enhance performance.

At a glance

Release date

October 2024

Genre

Sports/Racing

Art Style

Realistic / 3D

Platform

PC

Price

$8.99

Reference

[replace these with games capturing the same vibe or style as your game idea]

Lonely Mountains: Downhill

Descenders

Riders Republic