Asher Gurung

Bound in time

My contributions:

This game was developed as part of a Level 6 group project, consisting of a team of six members: two programmers, three designers, and one artist. Additionally, two Level 5 students provided brief support during the development process.

My primary role in the project was environment artist and level designer. Working closely with a teammate, I contributed to the level design process, planning the layout and asset placement for each environment. I was responsible for creating 60% of the assets for Level 1 and over 90% of the assets for Levels 2 and 3, handling 3D modeling and UV unwrapping to prepare them for texturing by the designated texture artist on the team.

Beyond environmental design, I also contributed to UI development, creating key interface elements such as the 7 Hexes icons, character ability icons, UI buttons, arrows, and text boxes. Additionally, I was responsible for conceptualizing and directing the game’s trailer, developing the storyboard, planning key shots, and guiding a teammate on the execution of cinematics and camera work to ensure a cohesive final presentation.

Micromax

Micro Max is a third-person puzzle game featuring dynamic character size changes. Players must discover five hidden collectibles scattered throughout the game world to complete their quest 

My contributions:

As the sole designer, I was responsible for level layout, collectible placement, and puzzle design. I aimed to create engaging puzzles that were challenging yet enjoyable. I also designed the game's user interface, including the home screen, options menu, instructions, and pause menu. While my teammate handled most of the modelling, I created the doll house and oversaw object placement.

Project enigma

Project Enigma is a cooperative multiplayer puzzle game where players take on the roles of two detectives investigating a murder. Trapped inside the crime scene, they must uncover clues and solve puzzles to escape.

My contributions:

As the team's designer, I was responsible for crafting engaging puzzles and designing the game's tile maps. While the majority of assets were created by our artist, I contributed by designing the pedestal and objects placed upon it. I actively participated in playtesting, taking detailed notes on feedback and collaborating with the team to implement necessary improvements. Additionally, I integrated assets into Unity and worked closely with programmers to ensure seamless integration and functionality 

Office escape

Office Escape is a mobile escape room game with a low-poly aesthetic. Players take on the role of an employee who has overslept and must solve puzzles and minigames to unlock the building's exit code. 

My contributions:

Office Escape was developed in a low-poly art style, appealing to mobile gamers and enhancing the game's aesthetic. I modelled the office, restroom, and lobby in 3Ds Max, then animated all objects in Unity to create interactive and immersive levels.

I was responsible for designing and implementing the puzzles within the staff office, culminating in a PC password challenge that provides a crucial hint to the exit door code. Additionally, I created the final puzzle, where players must enter the collected codes to escape. My teammate contributed the basketball and racing minigames, adding variety and challenge to the overall gameplay.