The Secret of Pyramids

Expertise

Narrative Design, Puzzle Systems, Worldbuilding

Platforms

PC (Controller & Keyboard)

Deliverables

Cinematic demo (PC)

Links

Official website coming soon.

Project Overview

The Secret of Pyramids is a cinematic adventure set in the epic grandeur of ancient Egypt. Roam grand cities, decipher hieroglyphic puzzles, and uncover the stories of lost dynasties.

The demo lays the foundation for a larger narrative with mythological twists, light RPG systems, and time-travel storytelling—aiming to be the most visually stunning and culturally rich Egyptian game to date.

Game Vision Highlights

Striking visuals inspired by ancient architecture and material culture
Immersive narrative quests, secrets, and hieroglyph puzzles
Dynamic weather and a simulated Nile ecosystem
Playable on PC with full controller & keyboard support
Future expansions: multiplayer and historical events mode

Execution

Systems & implementation

Quest & narrative: graph-based quest states, codex/lore entries, and diegetic UI prompts.
Puzzle kit: hieroglyph decoding, pressure plates, mirror-light routing, and scripted set pieces.
World simulation: Nile water levels, day/night cycles, heat haze & sandstorms with URP VFX.
Traversal & input: third-person controller, climb/ledge rules, and controller/keyboard remapping.
Art direction: calibrated PBR materials, baked lighting where possible, volumetrics for temples.

Results

Measurable outcomes (to update after demo):

Performance (PC): median FPS ≈ 90 at target settings.
Stability: crash-free sessions 99.6%; GPU frame ≈ 7.8ms.
Puzzle readability: first-attempt success rate ≈ 63%.
Engagement: median session length ≈ 16.2 min.

Before → After

Before: noisy interiors with heavy overdraw. After: baked lights + proxy volumes → GPU frame ↓ 24% and cleaner silhouettes.