I asked OpenAI’s GPT-3 to generate 31 different videogame ideas, one for each day of Blaugust, each dealing in some way with that particular day of the month. Here’s its idea for August 18th: “Death Dealer 18 Wheeler”.
Number: 18. Genre: Tower defense game. Title: “Death Dealer 18 Wheeler”. Outline: You are in charge of a 18-wheeler truck and must deliver your load safely while fending off attacks from bandits.
You’re a long haul trucker in the apocalypse, and you have to get your goods across the country from your home base in what was Bakersfield to answer a mysterious signal asking for help from where Boston used to be. Of course, the roads are now crawling with raiders, bandits, and all sorts of other unsavory types, so you’ll have to be careful and defend your rig at all costs.
Luckily, you’re not alone. You’ve got a few friends in high places who can help you out from time to time, like when you need a bit of extra firepower to take down a particularly pesky group of enemies. Just don’t get too comfortable – this new world is a dangerous one, and it’s always best to be prepared for anything.
Each new map brings new challenges. You’ll have to learn the best routes to take and how to defend against different types of enemies. There are also plenty of side quests and events to keep you busy, so make sure you’re always on your toes.
With strategic gameplay, fast-paced action, and a whole lot of customization options, Death Dealer: 18 Wheeler is a tower defense game that will keep you coming back for more. So hit the open road and see if you can make it all the way to Boston in one piece.
Gameplay
Your basic starting truck is no slouch, but you’re going to want to beef it up as much as possible if you want to make it through the game’s many challenges. There are a variety of weapons, armor, and other upgrades that you can purchase for your rig, and you’ll need to find the right balance of offense and defense to succeed.
You’ll also need to be strategic in your placement of towers and other defenses. Each map has its own unique layout, and you’ll need to make use of every inch of space if you want to keep your load safe.
The game is played from an isometric perspective, and you’ll use your mouse to control your truck and direct your defenses. The interface is easy to use and intuitive, so you should be able to pick up the basics fairly quickly.
There are three difficulty levels to choose from: easy, medium, and hard. If you’re a tower defense veteran, then you might want to start on the harder difficulties for a more challenging experience.
As your truck snakes through each map, raiders, bandits and… mutant scorpions… will race behind you, trying to take you down. You’ll need to use your weapons and defenses to hold them off long enough to reach the end of each map.
Each level has a set goal, whether it’s simply surviving for a certain amount of time or escorting a VIP to safety, and you’ll receive rewards for completing them. These rewards can be used to purchase new upgrades for your truck, so make sure you’re always striving to improve your rig.
Death Dealer: 18 Wheeler is an action-packed tower defense game that will keep you hooked from start to finish. So buckle up and get ready for a wild ride.
