I always had this idea for DS since it was announced. A resident evil type game, except you were basically 'running' the mansion or wherever it was at. Technically I guess it could be used for any type of franchise, by Resident Evil came to mind.
Basically think of being an Umbrella leader or something, and having all the zombies and traps at your disposal in the mansion. Top screen would show the room you are currently looking in, and the touch screen would be like a map 'censor' of the entire mansion or area. Touch the certain room or place on the map and it will show up on the top screen. You can see how the action plays out when STARS guys go in that room. You can select options to have a zombie come out, lay a trap, have something jump out and attack them - stuff like that. The idea is to keep them from getting to you, by strategically placing stuff that will fuck them up in certain rooms.
And to take it even further, imagine playing a multiplayer style game, with other people acting as the STARS force trying to battle through the areas with limited suppies. Add online stuff, and playing against lots of people .. I think you have a game.
Just my idea ... a lot different than was Resident Evil technically is ... and I've personally haven't heard of a game designed like this, though I'm sure some are out there. Maniac Mansion reminds me a lot of this, although its a lot different. I think a game like that would be fun to play if done right.
Basically think of being an Umbrella leader or something, and having all the zombies and traps at your disposal in the mansion. Top screen would show the room you are currently looking in, and the touch screen would be like a map 'censor' of the entire mansion or area. Touch the certain room or place on the map and it will show up on the top screen. You can see how the action plays out when STARS guys go in that room. You can select options to have a zombie come out, lay a trap, have something jump out and attack them - stuff like that. The idea is to keep them from getting to you, by strategically placing stuff that will fuck them up in certain rooms.
And to take it even further, imagine playing a multiplayer style game, with other people acting as the STARS force trying to battle through the areas with limited suppies. Add online stuff, and playing against lots of people .. I think you have a game.
Just my idea ... a lot different than was Resident Evil technically is ... and I've personally haven't heard of a game designed like this, though I'm sure some are out there. Maniac Mansion reminds me a lot of this, although its a lot different. I think a game like that would be fun to play if done right.