The game creates the experience of being trapped on a scary theme park ride and is elevated by various elements through the ride, such as the use of a torch to fend off animatronics as a key mechanic. This mechanic in combination with the animatronics, sound and level design delivers a terrifying adventure.

Dark Ride Simulator is significantly inspired by real ‘dark ride’ type theme park attractions, specifically focusing on the Jurassic Park ride. These rides delivered an immersive experience to attendees, and through this project we sought to deliver an experience similar to the theme park rides, but that was also uniquely ‘us’. Dark Ride combines the thrills of a theme park with an experience that can be enjoyed from the comfort of one's home, which was especially significant to us considering the huge impact Covid-19 has played on many businesses, theme parks included.