After one hour of brainstorming and seven hours of sleep last night, I still haven’t decided on the theme yet. My brainstorming progress so far:

Interpretations of “alone”:

• isolated: want to be alone, but somehow isn’t
• isolated: is alone, but doesn’t want to
• “leave me alone”
• solitary: love story (blergh)
• alone as in exclusive
• alone as in unique

I really dislike the theme. It may sound “deep” and indie as fuck as first, but the problem is how to derive any sort of conflict from it. Nonetheless, I have 5 outlines:

1. Paparazzi
   • Conflict: You want to be on your own, but others won’t let you
   • Mechanic: Beat em up
2. The last/first Zombie
   • Conflict: You are the last/first of your kind.
   • Mechanic: Sneaking game/tactics. Go infect people, but don’t be seen.
3. Cameras/Big Brother
   • Conflict: You want to have some personal space
   • Mechanic: Platformer, doge cameras
4. Water World
   • Conflict: You are Kevin Costner. You are alone.
   • Mechanic: A Shooter or something.
5. Lonely Island
   • Conflict: You are stranded.
   • Mechanic: Build stuff. Get noticed. Don’t die.

I think I’ll go with the last one, but I fear it might be too complex. Especially since I suck at graphics. But oh well… You can always add kittens.