The Cocoon game gathered the attention of many during this year's Summer Game Fest. It is the debut game that comes from Geometric Interactive, which is a studio founded by former Playdead employees Jakob Schmid and Jeppe Carlsen.
The duo joined forces to work on Cocoon along with the help of a small team in Demark over the last five years. The main design focus of the latest game is orbs as they work as many functions throughout the game experience. They can be leveraged to trigger switches, open doors, solve puzzles, unveil hidden paths, and much more. They can also be levels within themselves as each orb is a distinct world with its own 'vibe.'
Captivating Debut Games
The Cocoon Game was Unveiled During Summer Game Fest 2023
Trend Themes
1. Debut Games - The trend of captivating and attention-grabbing debut games offers opportunities for new studios and game developers to make a mark in the industry.
2. Orb-based Gameplay - The trend of incorporating orb-based gameplay mechanics presents disruptive innovation opportunities for game developers to create unique puzzle-solving experiences and hidden pathways.
3. Former Employees Founding Studios - The trend of former employees from renowned studios founding their own game development studios opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for fresh ideas and unique game concepts.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can leverage the trend of captivating debut games to attract new players and drive engagement with innovative gameplay experiences.
2. Game Development - The game development industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating orb-based gameplay mechanics to create unique and immersive gaming experiences.
3. Startup Studios - Startup game development studios founded by former employees have the potential to disrupt the industry with fresh ideas and unique game concepts, as evidenced by Geometric Interactive's debut game Cocoon.