ReEvolution in New Media: 
The Re-Evolution Game 

 

As part of the series effort to reach a broader audience, a free-to-play app is aimed to be released in conjunction to the TV show. This app will be developed by a 3rd party studio and will base the game's identity with the show's core message: Evolution Modification/Augmentation. The player will control a small, simple organism whose sole goal in life is to reach as far as he can to spread his genes. The player will be able to control his movement and decide how to upgrade the creature based on pre-existing upgrades that all revolve around Evolution alterations.

The player achieves this by collecting coins of "bio masses".

Here are examples of how the creature can evolve in ways that improve his overall performance:

• Develop legs to allow the creature to jump higher.

• Develop wings to glide through the air after jumping.

• Develop better eyes that can help him see farther and spot hidden objects.

• Develop smooth skin that will allow him to generate momentum while sliding on surfaces.

• Develop antennas that will sense incoming enemy attacks.

• Develop a hardened exoskeleton that will provide an additional 'life-point'.

• Develop gills that will allow the creature to remain longer underwater.

• Develop different types of camouflage that can give the player a way to customize his creature.

The goal of this game is to bring more attention to the core message of the show by providing a fun and an easy-to-pick-up interactive experience that will be free to download on iOS and Android devices.

The visual style of the game will be more akin to a PIXAR movie such as Monsters INC.

The modification of evolution is a touchy subject for many people, having the benefits and potential showcased through the interactive medium of video games can really help boost awareness and perhaps even willingness to delve deeper into the fascinating world of genetics, human biology and evolution.

Releasing the app a few months before the show can act as a great marketing tool as the app will provide ads, quotes and teasers about the show until it debuts and long after.

Should the game generate a massive enough following, it could act as a great mediator between these two mediums - bringing casual gamers into the scientific and intriguing world of ReEvolution. 

 

Game Production Time: 4 Months.

Budget: $150,000.

Alpha Release Schedule: 8 months prior to the show.

Final Public Release: App goes live a 3-6 months before the show.