clicker game

clicker game

1. game name and context

   • car clicker
   • players will begin with an old cheap car and as they upgrade through the game the cars progressively get better
   • the player can click all the buttons with their mouse pad or finger depending on the device they're playing on
   • players will be able to upgrade their car and clicker
   • There will be an achievement for players every time they successfully upgrade their car or once they finish the game

2. aesthetics

   • colours
     • both the shop window and the game window have light blue backgrounds
   • images
     • a car that you can upgrade as you progress through the game
   • interface
     • The player will see both a shop and game window, they can click the image in the game window and they can upgrade their clicker in the shop window

3. game features

   • the player can buy two types of clicker modifiers and two types of auto clickers
   • the image upgrades every time the player reaches a certain score

4. user experience

   • the game follows a simple clicker game format making it simple to play
   • players buy upgrades and click the image

5. general pros/cons

   • pros
     • low time investment
     • free or cheap
     • accessible and relaxing
   • cons
     • repetitive
     • addictive nature
     • lack of storytelling and engagement

6. existing solutions

   • cookie clicker
     • pros
       • low intensity gameplay
       • can be left running in the background
       • rewarding progression system
     • cons
       • highly addictive
       • requires intense and long-term focus
       • repetitive and dull
   • clicker heroes
     • cons
       • reliance on third-party tools
       • the game is a long and slow grind
       • extreme time requirements
     • pros
       • an idle game
       • strategic aspects of the game
       • players can join clans and play together
   • universal paperclips
     • cons
       • lack of visual engagement
       • high complexity and lack of guidance
       • very time consuming and addictive
     • pros
       • engaging storytelling
       • clear and definitive ending
       • replayability with different outcomes