Documenting my personal growth as a game developer
What Went Well? I am particularly proud of my role as the team’s producer and programmer. Acting in an organisational capacity allowed me to keep the project within a realistic scope, including the strategic decision to prioritise a polished arena over a half-finished fourth character. I was tested on the morning of our presentation when…
Itch.io link https://aarong5678.itch.io/clash-of-elements Game Trailer AdvertismentofClashofElements.mp4 Github (my username is themanager2) https://github.com/Hisham-007-debug/clashofelementsgameprojectUL Pitch document Clash_of_Elements_Pitch_Final.docx Game design document Game Design Document.docx
In the final week of development, my absolute priority was refining the user experience and ensuring the build felt like a cohesive, polished product ready for submission. Recognising that new players might struggle to learn the input mappings on the fly, I implemented an overlay within the fight arena that displays clear instructions for both…
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During weeks ten and eleven, development entered the final polishing phase. My primary focus shifted towards enhancing the overarching “game feel” and implementing vital player feedback mechanisms. I integrated particle-based blood effects upon character impact and added basic audio cues, such as punching and kicking sound effects, to give the combat mechanics a satisfying, tangible…
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