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Disconnection (2-Player Coop)

Disconnection is a 2-player coop experience with light horror elements. The main gameplay is designed around 2 players and how they interact within a set environment. As such, the puzzles and logic are only intended to function with at least two players. The level may still be played with more than two players, but most of the puzzles will function unexpectedly or become obsolete entirely.

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From experience, I realised that a lot of people played horror maps in groups or alongside other people. This has the benefit of making players feel less alone but can reduce the impact of a level overall. Taking inspiration from the We Were Here series, I thought it might be a good idea to design a horror map where coop is used as a mechanic as oppose to a feature.

The main idea was to separate players at different points throughout the level, removing them from their comfort zone and increasing the sense of isolation. This is all the while working towards a set goal: solving a puzzle and moving on to the next area.

The map itself was developed over a long period of time and changed focus a lot during development. In that sense the map is a document of it's turbulent development process in which I experiment with a lot of new concepts and ideas.

Looking back I have no idea if the final product has accomplished anything it set out to achieve. I think it's easier to notice the flaws in something when you have a hand in making it, so it's hard to look at things without being overly critical. Regardless, I thought it would be worth publishing in it's finished state if for no other reason than to receive feedback.