Evaluation

 

Action figure

The Action figure is an accurate representation of the game's protagonist that it is based on. it is a fully 3-dimensional model that can be printed using a 3D printer. Due to current government restrictions, the 3D printer is not accessible however the figure would have been printed otherwise. The figure is a simplified version of the game character as most action figures for my age group of 13+ are. If the figure was being made at a higher quality for a different age demographic then the figure would require more detail. The figure has an accurate level of detail and represents the protagonist clearly.

Advertisement

The storyboard for the advertisement is clear and the game is presented accurately. The directions of each section of the storyboard are detailed well, although it is not completely clear as to which direction the story flows in as the boxes are not numbered whereas the descriptions are numbered. The advertisement does a good job at showing the main focus, the setting, and the antagonist of the game while simultaneously keeping some mystery about the game to create intrigue. The advert could improve with numbered boxes and also by having a fully finished advert, however, the resources needed to create an animation were not available. The advert does well to include the game case in the final box which incorporates multiple parts of the merchandising.

Game case

The game case clearly shows the main aspects of the game in its artwork, the main character, the main setting, and the main focus of the game, the stone. The protagonist is holding out their helmet to suggest that they are handing it to the player which pulls the player in. the protagonist is also holding the main item in the game which shows what the game is about. The setting is clearly shown by the background. The title is prominent on the front cover as well as the spine. The game case also includes certain points that are common on game cases such as the game developer's logo, the game's capabilities, and the platform that the game can be played on.

Lunchbox

The lunch box is a very simple minimalistic design that is wrapped in hieroglyphics that show the setting and feel of the game. The black and white design connects to the feel of the game, this is because the game is for people over 13 and is a family puzzle experience. The design also shows the setting of the game.

Xbox controller

The Xbox controller, like the lunchbox, has a hieroglyphic design that sticks with the ancient Egyptian aesthetic. It has gold coloured metal for the directional pad and bumpers as well as an engraved game title along the bottom of the controller which parallels the treasures of the ancient Egyptians. The buttons and power button are a gemstone red like the central theme of the gem, or stone, in the game.

Pop Vinyl figure

The Funko Pop figure is based on the antagonist of the game, Tumen Karoon, he has a mummified body with a Pharos sarcophagus over his head, hiding his face, this perfectly shows that the main protagonist is an ancient Egyptian and also undead as he is mummified. A crack in the covering reveals a fragment of a glowing gem embedded in his eye to create mystery surrounding the character and who he is. The figure is a photoshop idea of a popular toy brand by Funko, In an email asking for feedback about the design, the Funko team replied with great advice. They liked the design however said that the section around the eye could do with a little more depth. They also advised me about copyright and how they own the rights, so if this design was to be developed into a functioning figure it would have to be through Funko. Funko was also cited in a social media post about the design. 

Mask

The mask is a simple design that prominently features the Logo of the company with a simple black background. This design is not too imposing and would be easy to wear. Protective masks are recently being used frequently and many people look for new masks that they can wear that are not bland. This mask is a good mix of a bold design while also being simple enough to be worn.

Shirt 

The shirt is a simple black and white design similar to the lunchbox and controller which keeps with the ancient Egyptian style. The hieroglyphics work very well as a shirt design and come together to create a fashionable design. By cutting off the design at the elbow an illusion of a double sleeve design is created which is a good design choice that deviates from typical video game shirts while also sticking to what is common in the industry. The company logo is also featured on the label of the shirt for added detail.

Comic book

The comic book is a 2 page comic including the front cover, it shows a simple scene from in the game that explains the concept of the game without giving away too much information. The design is a common comic book design that changes near the start to accurately depict two halves of the protagonist's life. Like any other comic book of the style, it is grainy which goes with the style of the game which is set in the mid 20th century. The cover features the main aspects of the game and also of comic books such as a barcode, price, title, issue number, Author/Illustrator name, logo, and artwork. The comic front cover is focused around the stone which is the main part of the game.

Poster

The game poster was created in photoshop to show how the setting of the game would look realistically. A temple is shown overlooking the pyramids which clearly represents the setting, The tile is featured in large font however this has since changed from “The Stone” to “Al-Hajar” which is the Arabic for The Stone, this is more accurate as the official language of Egypt is Arabic. The poster also shows the creator's name and also the developer's name. the poster would have benefitted by including the developer's logo as well which has since been created. The website is included on the poster and social media. A small slogan is also on the poster “ find the stone find your home” this is perfect for the game as it is very open to interpretation by whoever reads it.

Logo

The logo features prominently red, black, and white. This shows a family connection while also showing that the company produces games for a mature family audience or a PG-13 audience. MBG stands for Maximus Boethius Games a simple acronym of the game companies name.