Train Rush VR

Project Overview

• Unity Engine / C# Programming / Oculus SDK

• VR Resource-Management Action Game

Downloadable on itch.io

Train Rush VR was our team's first official experience with VR game development, aiming to use the physicality of virtual reality to create unique interactions between the player, NPCs and the world. We focused our core gameplay to have players tossing objects, pushing buttons and aiming cannons, with each element having a different kind of interactivity.

Case in point is the train's helper doll, who has scripted and dynamic callouts to teach the player and help them manage their resources. In line with our interactive focus, they can also be picked up by the player and tossed out of the train, reacting with unique dialogue and exclamations.

Team Members

• Michael Anderson - Level Designer / Programmer (Me)

• Cam Macaulay - Game Designer

• Corey Rose - Lead Programmer

• Kieron Saunders - 3D Artist

• Ben Campbell - 2D Artist

My Responsibilities

• Designing & implementing the train's internal layout

  • Assisting with designing core gameplay loop

  • Designing, testing & refining the playable area and its gameplay elements

• Assisting with overall programming using C#

  • Reactive dialogue system based on player & enemy actions

  • Dynamic scrolling environment based on train's speed

• Generalist developer tasks

  • Basic 3D modelling / texturing of furnace, coal dispenser & vending machine

  • Particle FX for furnace

  • Voice acting and sourcing / implementing various SFX