Out of Strokes - by Peter Avgoustakis

Game Description

Out of Strokes is a VR adventure where players step into the shoes of a young boy who accidentally throws his cherished yellow ball over the walls of an ancient castle. When he ventures inside to retrieve it, he discovers that the castle is not just a ruin - it's home to a mini putt-putt course. The owner of the castle, a stern old lady, finds the ball and refuses to return it unless the boy can complete her challenging course under strict conditions. Each hole features a unique theme, and the boy must navigate the castle's halls, interact with objects, find a golf club, and tackle the course to reclaim his lost ball. If he completes the course within a limited number of strokes, he succeeds; if not, the ball is kept, and he’ll need to start the quest all over again.

The castle's mini golf course is famous, attracting players who come to test their skills on its tricky layouts and old-fashioned equipment. The old lady, who closely monitors every shot, is furious when the boy's ball crashes in, disrupting her perfect setup. To get his ball back, the boy must prove himself by meeting the owner’s expectations or be prepared to replay the game until he finally succeeds.

Key Features

• Interactive Castle Exploration: Explore a fully immersive castle environment, uncovering secrets and surprises in every themed room. 
• Challenging Themed Courses: Each hole offers a unique challenge, with creative layouts and obstacles that keeps players engaged. 
• Dynamic Mini Golf Mechanics: Pick up and use the golf club, throw the golf balls, open doors, and interact with the environment for a hands-on experience.
• Engaging Storyline: Follow the journey of a young boy on a quest to retrieve his lost ball, with characters and a quirky castle owner who sets the stakes.
• Immersive VR Experience: Engaging visuals and intuitive controls make you feel like you’re really inside the castle, swinging your way to victory.

The Device/Controls

Required Device: 

• Platform: Desktop Computer or Laptop 
• Hardware: VR Headset, Controllers and Sensors
• Software: Unreal Engine
• Operating System: Windows
• Internet Connection: Optional (offline play available)

Controls: 

• Grip: Positioned under your middle and ring fingers on both controllers. These are used to grab and move objects.
• Upper Action Button: Situated above the thumbpad, where your thumb naturally rests. This button opens the quick access toolkit.
• Thumb Pad: Found under your thumb. Pressing the centre enables teleportation, while pressing the left or right edge rotates your view. The edges (left, right, up, down) have different functions depending on the scenario, such as pushing/pulling objects, scaling objects, and browsing the tool menu. The controller will guide you based on the context.
• Power: Located below the thumbpad. This button is used to turn the controller on and off.