About Detours & Deviations
Step into the surreal world of Detours & Deviations, an interactive environment where memories shape the landscape and redefine reality. Revisit places in your thoughts, only to find them transformed by enigmatic memory agents. These agents, each embodying a psychological tendency, reshape your recollections as you navigate in the perpetually evolving environments. The game weaves an undefined plot, regenerating the story beyond gameplay. Detours & Deviations challenges you to question the malleability of your perceptions and embrace the ever-shifting narrative.
Behind the scenes
The perpetual transformation of the space is closely tied to the presence of agents, referred to as "actors," who serve as custodians of various scenes, encapsulating and gathering memories imbued with subconscious behaviors. These actors possess distinctive personalities and methods for shaping their surroundings. Each begins their journey within a designated region but may venture into other territories, either to spark events or influence the inclinations of fellow actors.
This endeavor also serves as a canvas for what we term "2.5D" - a fusion of 2D and 3D. Imagine a memory as a frozen image of a scene. When you revisit that scene, your brain distorts the image in its attempt to recreate the past. The mindscapes of Detours & Deviations are crafted with elements that are more than planar yet not entirely three-dimensional. We've been exploring the potential of techniques like photogrammetry, projection mapping, decal, and more.
Where we are and what's up next?
At its current prototype phase, the project features three active interconnected actors, each with their designated playable territories. The ongoing objective is to advance the development of additional environments and to foster influences among the diverse entities. The vision is to introduce a minimum of five fully developed actors performing concurrently. As players explore the dynamically reshaping world, the journey unfolds seamlessly. This browser-based game not only allows for the storage of gameplay data but also facilitates an intriguing interaction with other players' memories. As you create your own unique memories, others will encounter and experience them in diverse ways, adding a layer of shared narrative to this evolving, immersive experience.