SwordTail Adventure

This game is a top-down adventure where players take on the role of a cute cat swordsman, battling evil robots in a post-apocalyptic world. The gameplay focuses on engaging dungeon-style combat, requiring players to strategically navigate and defeat enemies while uncovering the hidden truth behind the extinction of humans. The game features a unique art style that blends futuristic technology with a desolate, ruined world, creating an atmosphere that is both adorable and dangerous.

Development Background:

This project is part of Columbia University's Game Research Lab's "Game Sprint" initiative, where I developed the entire game solo over a two-week period. The scope of my work includes:

• UI Design: I created a clean and intuitive user interface, allowing players to navigate the game with ease.
• Level Selection System: A fully functional level selection screen was developed, offering players the freedom to choose between different stages of combat.
• Cutscenes: Short but impactful cutscenes were designed to immerse players in the game's post-apocalyptic world and its evolving storyline.
• Complete Music & Sound Effects: The audio design plays a crucial role in building immersion, with a dynamic soundtrack and sound effects that elevate the overall experience.
• Animations: I implemented smooth animations for the protagonist and enemies, ensuring fluid combat interactions and visually appealing effects.

Resource Utilization:

To accelerate development and maintain visual and auditory quality, the game leverages various assets:

• Unity Store Assets: I utilized a cartoon city ruins animation pack to depict the game's post-apocalyptic setting. Additionally, I incorporated a cartoon cat model and animations for the protagonist, as well as cartoon robot models and animations for the enemies.
• Audio Resources: The game's sound effects and music are sourced from the Ultimate SFX Bundle - HD Remaster, providing high-quality audio that enhances both the atmosphere and the action.
• Code and Assets: Some code and assets from my previous projects were reused to optimize development time and maintain consistency. I also used resources from the TopDown Engine to assist with core mechanics and functionalities.

Future Development Plans:

Looking ahead, if development continues, I plan to focus on two key areas:

• Enhanced Combat System: I aim to introduce more varied combat mechanics, including advanced combo attacks, a broader range of enemies, and unique combat interactions to deepen the gameplay experience.
• Engaging Storyline: A more intricate narrative will be developed, allowing players to progressively uncover the mysteries surrounding the cat swordsman and the robot-controlled world, creating an emotionally resonant and thought-provoking experience.