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The Shrine

Project Info

Project Status

Project Type

Project Duration

Game Engine

Language(s)

Platform

Primary Role(s)

 

Team Size

Closed

Group Project Studio 1 (GPS1)

3 Months (May 2023 - August 2023)

Unity

C#

Windows

Gameplay Programmer, VFX Programmer, UI/UX Programmer

6 (1, Designer, 3 Artists, 2 Programmers)

About

The Shrine is a 2D platformer about a boy named Asher who embarks on a dangerous journey through the scorching desert to find the shrine that grants wishes to heal his ill mother. The game features challenging platforming mechanics, a unique thirst system, and atmospheric visuals. The game combines heartfelt storytelling with engaging gameplay elements such as puzzles, enemy encounters, and environmental hazards. This was my first ever group project in a small studio style environment working on Unity to develop the game while taking game programming class on Unity at the same time.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Managed project setup and source control

  • Contributed to some/part of level design

  • Designed and Implemented Gameplay Mechanics, including:

    • Player controller for movements: left/right movement,, jump, crouch, climb, grab​

    • Thirst system  (increase or decrease based on under the sun/shade or near water source)

    • Grab, push and pull mechanic for crates

    • Death and respawn system with fade-in and fade-out transitions

  • Developed and Integrated UI Elements, such as:​

    • Main menu, options menu, pause menu, and credits screen​

    • In-game thirst bar displaying hydration level

    • Opening and ending cutscenes

  • Implemented Visual Effects:​

    • Vignette effect​

    • Heat haze shader

    • Player sweating effect

    • Wind animation on screen

    • Dust particles on door

    • Torch fire and flickering effects

  • Designed and Implemented Puzzles:

    • Glyph matching puzzle

    • Sequential torch puzzle​

  • Implemented Audio Systems for:​

    • Background music

    • Sound effects​

Glyph Matching Puzzle
 

Sequential Torch Puzzle
 

Shaders / VFX
 

Heat Haze Shader & Slight Vignette

Sweat Particles

Dust Particles

Flame Particles and Flicking Effects

Integrated Opening and Ending Cutscenes

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