Once the tutorial is over, you’re called up to the rudder to steer the ship through the storm.
It’s a minigame—repeatable like an endless runner—until you reach a goal score.
A mysterious green eye appears, luring the orcs toward it.
They lose control and end up at…

Design Goals – Storm Minigame:

1. Emotional Shift & Dramatic Hook
Create a sudden shift from calm to chaos to surprise the player and hook them emotionally. This contrast makes the world feel dynamic and alive.

2. Active Engagement Through Control
Introduce dynamic hand-based controls (steering the ship) that build on what the player just learned. This tests their skills in a fun and memorable way without overwhelming them.

3. Establish Threat & Mystery
Foreshadow the danger of the Green Light and introduce it as both an ally and enigma. The player is not told what it is but instinctively follows it.