Poke Clicker

Poke Clicker

1. Existing Solutions

   • Cookie Clicker
     • Player Ascension (Resets Progress for certain features)
   • Capybara Clicker
     • Unique Aesthetic theme, with obvious visual effects and theme
   • Dogeminer
   • Idle Miner Tycoon
     • Implements numerous idle features (Minecarts, Miners, Drills etc)
   • Clicker Heroes

2. Aesthetics

   • Central Clicker Image (PokeBall Texture)
     • Great Ball, Ultra Ball and Master Ball Image Upgrades
   • Game Milestones (Image Upgrades from Click Milestones)
   • The Upgrade Menu/Shop is revamped as a PokeDex
     • Ascend Trainer Mastery (Click Modifier Button)
     • Catch Em All Button (Auto Clicker)

3. User Experience

   • Rewarding Game System
     • Image Upgrades, gives players a sense of accomplishment
       • Has three different image upgrades that match the Pokémon theme when meeting a milestone
   • Progressive Engagement
     • Achievement Pop-Up Window, that awards player at a major milestone (e.g. 1000 Clicks)
       • A separate pop-up window that appears aside from the game window that features a positive message and a finish button

4. Game Context

   • Automating the Clicker game through upgrading
   • Becoming a Stronger Trainer (Encountering Stronger Pokemon/Click Modifier)
     • Upgrades player's personal click status, increases with each level
   • Evolving Poke Ball through different stages (Upgrading)
     • Utilizing Authentic Pokemon Images (Poke Ball, Master Ball, Ultra Ball, Great Ball)
   • Gathering Pokemon to fight with you (Auto Clicker)
     • Passively gain clicks when purchasing game upgrade

5. Pros/Cons

   • Overly Repetitive once reaching certain milestones
     • Once surpassing Master Ball Rank, the game becomes repetitive
   • Follows the Pokemon Game Style
     • All desirable images or names were changed to fit the theme
   • Low Cortisol Gameplay
     • Low stress and laid back for players to enjoy
   • Takes a decent amount of time to complete
     • Progression takes time rather than being completed in a few seconds.