KINDLED SPIRITS VR

// VIRTUAL REALITY + PROGRAMMING

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PROJECT DETAILS

INTRODUCTION

Kindled Spirits is a virtual reality game prototype made using Unity. The game was a team project where I worked primarily as a Systems Designer. The game features a tutorial level, single-player, and online multiplayer using Normcore.

GOALS

Learn and implement virtual reality mechanics and systems using Unity's XR Interaction Toolkit to create a short survival experience.
Learn and implement online multiplayer using Normcore.

BREAKDOWN

Engine: Unity
Language: C#
Version Control: GitHub
Duration: 3 Months
Team Size: 3

GAMEPLAY MECHANICS

SURVIVE THE COLD NIGHT

The goal of the game is to find the key to their cabin, using a torch and lighting campfires to stay warm as they navigate the level. If the player's warmth level reaches 0, they loose. Through their journey, the player encounters enemies that must be defeat by burning marshmallows. If the player's health reaches 0, they also loose.

THE TORCH

The torch is an item that the player gets from the beginning of the game and its the only constant source of fire and warmth. The torch cannot be placed inside the backpack, it must either be dropped on constantly held. Additionally, the torch can damage enemies for a small amount by swinging the torch. The torch can also be used to toast marshmallows.

MARSHMALLOWS

Marshmallows are used to defeat enemies. The player spawns with a limited amount of marshmallows and can only get more from other tables around the level, typically found next to other campfires. A marshmallow by it self deals no damage. The player must toast it with their torch or a campfire to increase it damage.To toast a marshmallow, the player simply hold a marshmallow next to a source of fire (torch or campfire) to begin toasting it. After a few seconds the marshmallow is toasted and can be thrown at enemies to deal damage. If the player leaves the marshmallow by a source of fire for too long, the marshmallow becomes burned, and only deals 1 damage.

LIGHTING CAPMFIRES

To light a campfire the player must ignite it with a torch. While the campfire is lit, it will regenerate the player's warmth and prevent enemies from attacking the player. Once the campfire is lit, it will slowly burn out. To prevent the campfire from burning out, the player can collect kindling around the level and drop it in to extend the fire's duration. The campfires act as safe zones and checkpoints for the player.

THE BACKPACK

To collect kindling and marshmallows, the player must drop them inside their backpack. The backpack is a collision box located behind the player's head. The player can physically reach inside the backpack with their arms to collect or retrieve items. Items inside the backpack can be seen in a UI on the player's left hand.

THE KEY

The key is the player's main collectible. Once the player finds the key, they must return to their cabin to end the game.

CONCLUSION

This project was a fun learning experience where I got to dwelve into the world of virtual reality. I learn a lot about the different approaches to game design and programing from the perspective of virtual reality development. Using Unity's XR Interaction Toolkit and Normcore, my team and I were able to create a fun and unique gameplay experience. Since then, I haven't worked on any other VR projects, but my ultimate goal was simply to learn about VR development.

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