PROJECT DUTIES
SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING
- Experimented with C# events for communication between game components
- Implemented a state machine to control game state flow
- Programmed a level progression system with a persistent save/load system
- Developed an Ink interpreter in Unity to show dialogue and display character portraits
GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMING
- Developed the UI
- Utilised NavMesh to create simple AI for alien movement
- Programmed player movement and alien behaviour
- Developed object pooler pattern for enemy spawning
TECH ART
- Implemented 3D lighting and fog
- Created particle effects
- Handled 3D animations and models
DESIGN
- Developed core gameplay loop to evoke anxiety
- Used colour theory, prototyping, and playtesting to design level blockout and alien path movement
- Created a level progression system to acclimatise players to designed alien behaviours, spawning, and timings
- Utilised narrative design and writing to create a silly tone to provide respite from the anxiety
- Created main menu controls to closely match gameplay controls for a soft gameplay introduction
- Used sound design to convey key gameplay information
