Expected duration: 3 - 4 weeks We are building a Hyper Casual / Casual Mobile game and are seeking a theme/mascot for the game. The winner will be hired on for a lot of additional work to help support the game for the next 6-12 months.
We are seeking an entire theme style for this game. We are open to really any ideas. We don't need a bunch of level assets created for this competition. Just the overall theme idea and a mascot. We can always hire you to do additional character designs, etc. This will be a long term project with the winner.
To streamline the process be sure to upload Works In Progress. We can let you know if we like that direction or not. We don't need full 3D characters if you can create an idea in 2D faster. We just want to see as many ideas as possible so we can narrow down on your winning idea.
Details: -This is for a Hyper Casual / Casual style mobile game. Characters should not be too detailed. -We are looking for a simple character design which is simple yet memorable and brand-able. (Think Fall Guys, Among Us) -The game will be primarily runner style games like: Roof Rails, Join Clash 3D, Aquapark.io, Shortcut Run, etc. -The game will have a lot of mini games and characters may be used in various ways. -Game will be in 3D. -We will be utilizing Ragdoll 3D physics in the game. -We won't be promoting this game through normal channels that most games use. We will be relying mainly on influencers, viral videos and mini game gimmicks. Pitching ideas which would play well with influencers would be good. (We do NOT want to put influencers in the game...but rather have a character which influencers could promote in some way)
See this document of styles we like: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10kUcD9T6e_3qkWf46AIQ-VSVivvI_o7Pjkpy69bHpos/edit?usp=sharing
Win Condition: We will take the art from the top 3 contestants and run a marketing ad to each character. Then will select a winner based off which ad performed the best.
Brief Example Ideas We Are Considering: -Identity Cats: Fat cats that walk up right. Short upper arms. And the cats have identity crisses. So they are all in little outfits. Like one might be in a unicorn outfit with a cut out for his little cat face. Or glasses and a shirt that says "not a cat". Simple cat design but unique with the idea. So simple but brand able.
-Emoji People: Hyper casual bodies which can be customized via skin shop. Big heads. The faces are just giant emoji's. Player could swipe up to change the emoji expression.
