Type: School Project, Third Person (solo build)

Development:  April 2024 (4 weeks)

Description: In this game, players will encounter various mechanics such as swimming, time dilation, collapsing tiles, health pickups, and locked doors. With death never being a finality, the challenge lies in escaping the maze.

Purpose: The game aims to capture a "Blade Runner 2049" feel. Players must navigate through the maze while facing numerous obstacles. The focus of this project is on environmental mechanics.  

Tools used: Unreal Engine 5

Asset Pack credit: N/A

Sound credit: Juice WRLD - "Maze", Pandora, chillwithme & Cody - "Theperfectgirl".

Link: N/A

This game really tested my creativity because it was very level mechanics-heavy.  My goal was not just to demonstrate my skills in creating these mechanics but to make them engaging and innovative. Inspired by Juice WRLD’s captivating song "Maze," I wanted players to experience the sensation of being truly ensnared within a maze. This project marks my first endeavor to design a world deeply influenced by the powerful emotions music can evoke. I let the rhythm guide me, focusing on the joy of creation without worrying about feature creep. Each time I listened to the track, I felt an electrifying rush, transporting me into a vibrant alternate reality. I truly savored the process—time seemed to stand still as I sculpted environments for players to navigate, from waking up to a world emerging around them to racing across crumbling tiles and maneuvering past turret guns. I can’t wait for everyone to dive in and experience this adventure firsthand!

Juice WRLD - Maze (slowed + reverb)