Game background:

Naples Echoes “is a two player cooperative adventure puzzle game that combines the rich history, culture, and modern elements of Naples, Italy. Players will play two characters, one is the local explorer “Leo” from Africa, and the other is the distant historian “August”. They cross the limitations of time and space through radio waves (represented in the form of headphones transmitting information in the game), and together uncover the hidden secrets of Naples.

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Role allocation and preparation:

  • Player A operates the computer interface and controls the character “Leo” to freely explore the streets of Naples, interact with the environment, collect items, and solve puzzles.
  • Player B wears dedicated headphones and can only receive audio information sent by the “August” character through the headphones, including task prompts, clue analysis, and historical background stories.
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Task initiation:

The game starts from a famous landmark in Naples, such as the Pierrot Caracciolo Bridge or the San Carlo Theatre. Player A controls “Leo” to reach the starting point, triggering the introduction of the game story background.
Player B received August’s first message in their earphones, introducing the current mission objective, such as searching for a lost ancient book or solving an ancient puzzle.

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Information collection and transmission:

  • Player A will encounter various puzzles and obstacles during the exploration process, requiring clues or knowledge provided by Player B to help solve them.
  • Player B guides Player A through voice commands on how to operate based on the information in the headphones (which may include historical facts, cultural customs, architectural features, etc.), such as “searching for hidden mechanisms on the statue base” and “pressing buttons in the order of the patterns on the mural”.

Ultimate Challenge:

The ultimate goal of the game is to find and protect an important item representing Naples’ cultural heritage, preventing it from being taken away by evil forces.
The ultimate challenge combines all previous knowledge and skills, testing the two’s tacit understanding and teamwork ability

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Ending and Achievements:

After completing all tasks, the game displays a touching ending animation, celebrating not only the completion of the mission but also deepening their understanding of Neapolitan culture.
Players can receive different achievement badges based on completion time and puzzle solving efficiency.

Game scene design scheme:

  • Historic District: Restoring the ancient streets of Naples, including buildings, markets, cafes, etc., allowing players to experience a strong historical atmosphere.
  • Museums and galleries: Design interactive exhibition areas where players need to decipher the stories behind artworks and unlock hidden clues.
  • Underground Maze: Explore the ancient underground passages of Naples and discover hidden treasures and secrets.
  • Inside landmark buildings, such as the San Carlo Theatre, learn about the history and architectural features of the theatre by solving puzzles.
  • Seaside and Port: Experience the oceanic charm of Naples, participate in sea adventures, and search for clues.