Gameplay

Move Move Melon!

USC Games--Intermediate Game Design & Production

Game designer

Implementing experimental features like camera tilting and balancing.

Prototyping jump arc with physics to get a better feel

Creating a metric script to better evaluate design goals 

Bungee Square

USC Games--Game Prototyping

Game designer

Tailored the rising lava speed to create a balance of intensity and accomplishment

Tweaking jump feel to make it responsive, while not too overpowered

Adjusting maps from draft to make the difficulty increase as the player progresses.

Quadro Jumps

USC Games--Game Prototyping

Game designer

Create an easy-to-implement level for all 4 jumps to differentiate themselves

Discuss and came up with the distinct 4 jumps, climb, poppybird, dash, and jetpack

All are using the same input

Accompanied by simple lava blocks, it creates intensity proportionally.

Elevator charge

USC Games--Game Prototyping

Game designer

Using one input only, creating a capable movement inspired by the charging bull

Create a dynamic map that balances timing and strategy

Eclipse

1-Bit Jam #2

Game designer

Brainstorming on use of light to fit in this one bit challenge

Implementing thje spotlight effect--where once flickered, the region would shrink in size

Setting up enemy behavior on paper

Zombie Virus

USC Games--Game Design Workshop

Game designer

Iterating game rules with playtest data, and making bold changes to revamp

Balancing the number explosion by ditching numbers with cards instead

Balancing the map by cutting down half of the map

*We literally had 180 playtest entries

Eternal Island

USC Games--Game Design Workshop

Game designer

Jump out of the box of traditional paper games, expanding the play area to room size

Experimenting with simple tools like ropes and LEGO blocks

Inspired by circus performance--creating fun while mimic them

Run around, but fun!