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Project Info

tools/engines:

• unreal engine 5.4.4

Created for:

• Springboard program 2024

Time frames:

• 2024
• 2 months

Team size:

• 4 people

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Original concept

The project began as an educational exercise focused on understanding how the gaming industry approaches the pitching and development of new projects. Guided by a mentor actively working in the gaming field, our program required us to simulate a real-world game development workflow.
We started by crafting a one-pager to pitch the initial concept concisely, capturing the essence of our game idea. This was followed by developing a comprehensive Game Design Document (GDD) that outlined gameplay mechanics, narrative elements, and technical specifications. Next, we translated our design goals into actionable tasks using Jira, organizing our workflow and establishing priorities.
Finally, we presented a vertical slice, a playable sample of the game—demonstrating the core gameplay and design elements to a panel of mentors currently working in the gaming industry.

Devlog

Project Scope:

Key Learnings:

We wanted to highlight the duality of the player’s experience by following two distinct droid personalities merged into a single body, each with its own gameplay style and world perspective. One droid, portrayed as stubborn and emotionless through the game’s narrative, offers a gameplay experience focused on exploration and story progression. In contrast, the other droid—described as humorous and impatient—brings a faster-paced gameplay style, where players take incremental damage over time and engage in hacking electrical panels to progress. This duality creates a dynamic shift in pacing and strategy, allowing players to experience both sides of the droid’s complex identity.

Team work

Since our team consisted of just one programmer, two designers, and one narrative designer, it was crucial to organize regular meetings and divide tasks to play to each member's strengths.

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