SHENNIAN: LIANG (2024)
GENRE: Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG)
ROLE: Story/Narrative Designer, Game Planner, Concept & Visual Designer, 3D Modeler
DEVELOPMENT TOOLS:
Unreal Engine 5, Blender, Maya, Photoshop, MetaHuman, Quixel Bridge, Face Builder, Tripo 3D, Stable Diffusion, Meshy
Trailer
Story
By the year 2300, the world has plunged into a severe water crisis. Competing factions fiercely battle for dwindling water resources, intensifying human conflicts.
"LIANG", a secret organization within the virtual survival platform "SHEN NIAN", is comprised of 108 young biohackers around the world. They regard themselves as modern knights, fighting for justice in a fractured world.
LEE, the son of SHEN NIAN’s chief engineer, LI SEN, is the founder and leader of LIANG. In defiance of his father’s plan to shut down his organization, Lee steals the highly classified XY reverse-control technology and encrypts it with his own BRAIN ID. He hopes to force his father into negotiations by using this powerful weapon.
XY technology, often described as a "mental atomic bomb," has the terrifying ability to reverse-control human biological consciousness and neural systems.
Driven by his dark ambition, ATHNI—the leader of the international extremist organization SOS and second-in-command of LIANG—kidnaps Lee and seizes the XY technology. Under SOS's control, Lee loses his consciousness and becomes the “guidance terminal” of the XY system.
SOS deploys the XY technology to launch “Anti-Consciousness Terror Attacks”globally, aiming to subjugate humanity, monopolize Earth’s water resources, and establish absolute domination. The victims of these attacks descend into chaos. They are committing extreme acts such as leaping from buildings, causing fatal accidents, ingesting poison, and turning violently on one another. An unprecedented humanitarian disaster is unleashing.
To prevent the spread of XY, Li Sen sacrifices his life, leaving behind a plan for Lee to neutralize the looming crisis. Lee is hunted by both SOS assassins and international authorities. For makes up his sin, Lee unites with the other 108 Heroes to wage a final battle against SOS, aiming to destroy XY and save humanity.
LENA is a dual agent serving as both a member of LIANG and SOS. In the virtual world of LIANG, she is Lee’s partner and lover; but she is a killer intend to take Lee’s life. By the end, Lena sacrifices herself to protect Lee, leaving her love forever within the virtual realm of LIANG.
In the end, Lee and the X Strike—a team composed of Lee’s group member—fight together with international allies. They successfully eliminate SOS and put an end to its reign of terror.
World
SHENNIAN System
A virtual universe system that communicates and interacts with the human brain and nervous system through biological data language, serving as a foundational infrastructure for all humanity. In addition to enabling communication and human-computer interaction in the physical world, this system can convert human biological signals and neural responses into digital codes, which are uploaded to the "Galactic Data Library" for processing. The processed data is then transmitted back to the user's brain and nervous system, allowing users to experience holographic physiological sensations and immerse themselves in both real and virtual spaces. With this technology, humans can "live" within the Divine Mind through "thought" and "imagination."
LIANG Community
A secret biohacker organization within SHENNIAN victual platform. Its 108 members are young biohackers from around the world. The society's guiding principle is "acting on behalf of heaven."
SOS
An anti-human, anti-social cult which intend to manipulate human consciousness and neural systems. The current leader is Arteny.
XY — Anti-Consciousness Quantum Weapon
The XY technology, a bug within the SHENNIAN System, it is a reverse brainwave interaction technology. It can send modified neural signals to the brain while blocking the original signals, enabling reverse control over human biological consciousness.
Multicultural Design & Narrative
POSITIONING: "LIANG" is established by 108 teenage biohackers from different races, forming a heroic alliance dedicated to justice.
SHENNIAN: A virtual universe that interacts with human brain neurons through biological data. It serves as a survival facility created by humanity.
CRISIS: The XY system has the capability to control human consciousness and employ XY attacks against humans, surpassing the destructive power of nuclear weapons.
CHARACTERS: Utilizes the nicknames of the 108 characters from "Water Margin" as game character "symbols," enabling players to quickly associate and identify with each character's personality.
DESIGN: Integrates the finest elements of human civilization to innovate within the realm of future science fiction.
Interaction: Enhances communication between players and NPCs to the levels of consciousness, emotion, and thought.
INTERACTION: Enhances communication between players and NPCs to the levels of consciousness, emotion, and thought.
COMMUNITY: Built on a foundation of blockchain technology and smart contracts.
CHARACTERS
The 108 Heroes serve as recognizable IP symbols in the game, with their design inspired by deities, spirits, animals, and natural phenomena, creating distinctive and memorable character aesthetics. Below is the design for main two characters Yanqing and Lena. For more detail, feel free to click and open the thumbnail below.
Other 108 Heroes
Athni – “The Wise Star”
Male, 22, Berber heritage, nationality unknown. Game Designer. Sexual orientation: homosexual.
Artis – “The Flea on the Drum”
Egyptian (of Greek immigrant background), male, 17. Hacker.
Gino – “Lady Sun”
Italian, male, 19. Algorithm Programmer.
Tanida – “The Corrupted Monk”
Japanese, male, 21. Monk, yoga master. Sexual orientation: bisexual.
Jacob – “The Arrow Without Feathers”
Indian, 20. AI Engineer, visually impaired.
Domi – “The Speedy Courier”
Male, 28, from the Urtarac . Former overseas mercenary.
Dike – “The Blue-Faced Beast”
German, male, 22, former member of the German KSK (Special Forces Command).
Park Seong-jun – “Loong Cross the Cloud”
Korean, male, 20. Systems Architecture Specialist.
Project still under development, more of the 108 Heroes will coming soon...
SCENE EXAMPLE I
LIANG COMMUNITY
The community draws on marine and biological elements as core imagery, blending the essence of Song Dynasty paintings with Zen-inspired aesthetics. Incorporating the spirit of chivalry and futuristic design, the architecture and environment of the LIANG community embody a unique style.
Key structures in the community include the Hall of Justice, Flagship, Arena, and Water Club, which present below. The scenes combine the textured elegance of Song Dynasty paintings with 3D models of Mount Everest landscapes, augmented by totemic imagery such as animal skeletons and marine life designs, creating a vibrant, freedom-filled community with a distinct spirit of chivalry.
For more detail, feel free to click and open the thumbnail below.
SCENE EXAMPLE II
IRCO DATA BASE
The Data Base draws on a lunar environment, utilizing lunar surface and core imagery to build a sci-fi data fortress. The architecture is minimalistic, combining elements of Brutalism and Futurism. Inside, it contains chip clusters and quantum computers, with a protective toxic sea surrounding the whole facility.
Key structures in the Data Base include Moon Surface, Moon Core Entrance, Front Lobby, Transport Center, Data Center, Trade Center, Poison Path... For more detail, feel free to click and open the thumbnail below.
STORYLINE
FLOW CHART
Below is the storyline flow from LIANG’s attack on the Data Base to Li Sen’s rescue of Lee, You can also enjoy the whole story.
https://www.processon.com/view/link/675428650f72a11ed5931527?cid=67358d816b5a4a4addc0c023
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YanQing’ s Perspective
When player first contact game they enjoy the story through Yanqing’s perspective, confronting conspiracies and acting as a force for justice. And make up for his sin…
Li Sen’ s Perspective
Players step into the Sen’s anxiety and fear, as he attempts to guide and support Lee.
Athni’ s Perspective
His perspective unveils his strategies and schemes, allowing players insight into his ambition.
Lena’ s Perspective
Through Lena’s eyes, players explore the tension and choices she faces. To see struggling with her loyalties and personal conflicts.