Student Highlights

Reflections & Growth

1) What would you like to share or take away from this project?

Elan: When I first started working with the enemy AI, I was surprised to realize that I was actually capable of doing it. At that moment, I felt like a real professional game engineer.

Kimi: I might want to create more games in the future and even add a payment system to play them. I'm also considering this as a possible second job down the road.

Sren: Using AI as a coding partner is something I can definitely see myself continuing to do in the future.

Andy: The most memorable moment was finally completing my checkpoint system. After many attempts, seeing the player respawn at the latest checkpoint instead of restarting the entire level made the game feel much more polished and rewarding to play.

2) What surprised you most about yourself during this project? 

Elan: When I was struggling with the chase mechanic, I felt completely stuck. To reset, I stepped away and played some games instead — and that actually helped me calm down. I learned that sometimes, when you're having a hard time, doing something fun can give you a fresh perspective.

Kimi: I've reached a point where I can easily build a game now, and that confidence has also made me feel like I can better understand and appreciate the games other people create online.

Sren: Being told that I have the mindset of a Creative Director came as a complete surprise to me — but it's something I'll definitely carry with me as I continue exploring game design.

Andy: Building my own game from scratch inspired me the most. It was rewarding to see an idea become a playable game, and overcoming programming challenges taught me to keep improving through trial and error.