Game Design: Plaguebound

Project Overview: "Plaguebound" is our capstone project, developed over four months as the culmination of our degree program. Initially conceived as a medieval grass-cutting simulator, the game evolved into a Souls-like adventure based on player feedback and playtesting. Players engage in combat and gather drops by cutting grass, seamlessly integrating combat practice into the core gameplay.

Design Highlights:

• Evolving Gameplay: Transitioned from a medieval grass-cutting simulator to a Souls-like combat game based on iterative player feedback.

• Combat Mechanics: Players learn and master attack controls through the initial grass-cutting mechanic, which also provides item drops.

Technical Implementation:

• Project Management: Led a team of 4, overseeing the project from initial concept to final delivery, ensuring all milestones were met.

• Programming: Developed key gameplay mechanics, including combat systems and player interactions.

• Level Design: Designed engaging and challenging levels that balance combat and exploration.

• UI Design: Created and implemented the user interface, including buttons, layout, and text information, ensuring a cohesive and intuitive player experience.

• IPM (Interactive Player Management): Managed player onboarding, ensuring players understood game mechanics and objectives through clear tutorials and in-game instructions.

• Game Design and Theme: Developed the overall game concept and design theme, ensuring a consistent and immersive experience.

Key Achievements:

• Iterative Development: Successfully adapted the game concept based on playtesting and feedback, enhancing player engagement and satisfaction.

• Comprehensive Role: Balanced project management, programming, level design, and UI design responsibilities, contributing to all major aspects of the game's development.

• Team Leadership: Effectively led a diverse team, fostering collaboration and creativity to achieve our project goals.