To save his people from a horrible destruction, one brave soul must sacrifice his memory, travel back in time, and face the mystery of his own past.

Description:

• Backwards progression similar to films like Memento
  • Player finds out about the story in reverse chronological order
  • Few other games use this type of story arc which makes this a very uniquely structured game narrative
• Lapse tells the story of Bote
  • Bote is an android that believes he is human
  • He travels backwards through time trying to save the people that he believes are his race
• The story is full of lies, misunderstandings, irony, and twists as the backwards progression reveals that no one knows exactly what their true desire really is

Documentation:

• Full Narrative Document (Click to View/Download)
• Sample Script (Click to View/Download)
• True Desires and Beginnings Document (Click to View/Download)
• Narrative Blueprint (Click to Download)
• Full Blueprint (Click to Download)

Goal:

• Create a full narrative document,  that is unique and will stand out against others

Outcome:

• Finished the document and blueprints on time
• Unique structure and story stand out against any other game narrative I know of

My Roles:

• Narrative Designer

Team Size:

• 1 Narrative Designer
• 3 Designers for feedback

Released:

• 4/25/09