JAM GAME - THEME “OTHER WORLD”
SOLO PROJECT - MUSIC PROVIDED BY FRIEND
OCTOBER - 2020
Runner Up
For the Jam I created a 2D golfing game, using Newtonian Physics. I wanted to scale down my aspirations from previous game jams, create something that could be completed briefly, so wouldn’t outstay its welcome, and with simple mechanics, so I could spend more time focusing and balancing content for the game.
I created all the assets for this project, excluding the audio which was provided by a good friend Fred Harrison, who has continued to work with me on my indie projects. I created a reliable and malleable code-base with variables that were consistent across all levels to ensure the ball felt consistent to hit. I created a debug level, featuring all the functionality of the planned game before implementing it into the main game itself. This ensured I could spend the latter half of the jam creating levels without having to focus on new features.
Response and Self-Assessment
Overall I’m very proud of this game. It is simple, intuitive and all reports from players have been incredibly positive.
If I were to develop it further, I’d possibly remove the aliasing issues by converting the project to Unity’s URP or LWRP, then add in more options for courses, with new mechanics, and new physics interactions.
Finally I’d add a reference of the last shot the player took, so they can better plan their next shot with more information.
Play online
If you would like to play the game for yourself, you can click the link below to be taken to the Itch.io page, and run it in your browser.