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ABOUT
A sleeping child has nightmares that they are being attacked by their own stuffed toy animals.
As the child tosses and turns under the protection of the blankets, their arms and legs are revealed and become critical weak points that must be defended!
Defend the child at all costs from waves of enemies (4 types!) and be sure to use the power-ups (7 types!) when they drop. How many "dream" rounds can you complete?
PROJECT DETAILS
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Theme: If you can't see it, it doesn't exist.
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48 Hours - Behaviour Interactive Game Jam 2025
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6 developers total. Teammates:
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Unreal Engine 5
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Downloadable via itch.io
TASKS
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Set up an AWS EC2 instance and Perforce server
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Generated the "winning" concept during team planning, and took lead on design while encouraging teammates input for expansion on ideas
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Main areas of focus outside of project coordination were game design and Blueprint scripting:
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Game loop (menu flows)
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Child "limb" system (randomized movement)
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Uses data table values to increase difficulty (limb exposure) as player completes rounds
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Art direction and asset integration
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SFX editing and implementation
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Cinematic implementation
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Bug fixes
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REFLECTIONS
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Another awesome game jam experience!
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If it ain't broke don't fix it; the strategies I applied in the LaSalle Game Jam were utilized in a similar way here (simple core mechanics and a clear product vision).
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With 6 devs this time around, our team was able to scale up from the inital idea in a beautifully agile fashion. Our 3D Artists had plenty of time to revise and polish. I had ~4 hours to lock-in on the SFX, multiple VFX passes were done, and Blueprints were cleaned up and optimized. In other words, we had time for the little details that add that extra punch and prevent nasty bugs!
PROJECT DETAILS
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Theme: Dystopia, Climate Change, Polarization
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24 Hours - LaSalle x Room 8 Group GameJam 2024
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Winner of "Best Product"
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5 developers total. Teammates:
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Unreal Engine 5
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Downloadable via itch.io
TASKS
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Built the team :)
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Developed the idea in consultation with my teammates to ensure we were scoped for 24 hours
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Main areas of focus outside of project coordination were game design and Blueprint scripting:
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Player mechanics
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Enemy AI behaviour
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Game loop (menu flows)
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UI integration
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Level design consultation and minor tweaks
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SFX editing and implementation
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Cinematic implementation
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Bug fixes
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REFLECTIONS
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It was an awesome experience; for many of us, our first game jam!
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Be comfy with a lengthy planning phase. A clearly defined execution plan ensures all members can envision the final product from the outset and this translates into all departments communicating effortlessly during production.
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Our tight controls and presentation scored with the judges who couldn't spend too long with each game. With ours, they could quickly grasp the mechanics and project vision, and appreciated the overall polish and cohesive nature of the final product.
ABOUT
Corporations rule over all. But do not despair, for rebels, known only as Wizards, have taken to the streets. You are one of said Wizards, the Groove Wizard. Use your magical remote to disrupt the electronics of the city and reduce the light pollution obscuring the starry sky. Make haste, and get groovy!
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