

Center of Influence is a game about inter-planetary mingling. The idea I wanted to convey is that this universe has planets with different representations, but no single one is better than the rest. As the center planet you'll be able to influence other planets to change to your color simply by being near them. But, other planets have the same influencing effect. In this sense there is a balance to the universe that makes it interesting and when it becomes too homogenous part of the game is lost.

The theme I chose was "Balance" along with the prompt of "World"

How to play (you'll need either an XBox360 controller or a ps3 controller to play):
Left Joystick -> Move your planet
Left Bumper -> Nearby planets that share your same "base" color will rotate around you counter-clockwise. You'll have to move slowly to keep them orbiting around you while you move to reposition them. (Note: "base" color refers to your primary color: blue, green, or red. You'll start as red, but if you're surrounded by other colored planets too long your color may change)

On start you'll notice that a nearby planet rapidly changes from green to red. This is because your planet has an influence factor 1.9 times that of every other planet. You'll be able to influence single planets on your own, but if planets are in pairs you will be the one changing color more rapidly.

Audio:
"Lower the Heavens" The Donkeys
