What should be my 'killer' in my game?

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#1

Hey folks!

I have started the main layout of a ‘survive the killer game’, and I completely forgot about the main feature - the killer.

I know I want a cartoony feel to the game, shown by the map (not finished at all) shown below.

So, I come to you! What should I make the killer in this game? I’d love to hear suggestions!

Some notes that you may want to consider:

  • This is a round based, survive the killer game.
  • The game has a cartoony atmosphere.
  • The game, although not shown through the maps, will hopefully be set around a popular character of some sort.
Map

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again, the map is not finished.

#2

You could have it be a random (different) cartoon character every round.

#3

Could just be people, like players are the killers. Kinda like flee the facility.

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#4

If, for example, you were to play the game, would you rather play as yourself as the killer or play as a cartoon character as a killer?

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#5

That depends on the game - how it’s titled, what the player expects, etc. If the game is based around cartoons then I’d expect to be a cartoon character. That would also open the possibility for unlockable characters that the player could work towards.

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#6

Take the approach of giving them a choice maybe. Something that Dued1s Survive the Killer does. Each Character could have a ability and the Players Abilities could be upgraded maybe.You can give them a choice every round aswell but it would be too annoying.
GL

#7

This looks cartoonish.

I think the killer should be whatever this avatar is:
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Seems suitable in my opinion.

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