overview

Enter the gothic realm of 'Night & Gale,' an atmospheric Shoot-Em-Up set in a vampire lord's castle. Control two protagonists, Night and Gale, in a unique gameplay experience combining endless high-score-based shoot-em-up action, with a 15-minute voice-acted story to boot. Uncover the mysteries within!

objective

To create an engaging Shoot-Em-Up game, fulfilling unique prompts of "With friends like these..." and "evoking the sense of building a friendship" as dictated by the Game Design II course.

key features

my role

As Game Director and Sole Programmer, I led a team of seven, dedicating 70 hours per week to bring this game to life, orchestrating the game's vision and programming core mechanics.

design contributions

technical contributions

N&G Credits.mp4

key challenges and solutions



technology used

Developed using Unity with C#, focusing on high-performance coding to achieve 144 FPS. Utilized GitHub for version control and integrated over 100 original assets.

before

this is the original code i wrote for the project at the time of development

after

this is how i would modify the code with the knowledge and experience i have now

(without completely restructuring the project)

key learnings and reflections

game dev journal

I kept a game development journal during production with extensive weekly updates and much more in-depth insights on the development process which I will share as a PDF below.

Kia's Game Dev Journal for Night and Gale.pdf

feedback & recognition

Achieved an average score of 4.6/5, praised for its "juicy game feel" and replayability, with peers mentioning that they played the game in their free time.

download the game

Experience Night & Gale for yourself! Click below to download the game and dive into the action. Your feedback and thoughts after playing would be greatly appreciated!

conclusion

Night & Gale stands as a vivid testament to the fusion of creativity, technical skill, and narrative depth in game development. As Game Director and Sole Programmer, this project not only showcased my ability to lead and innovate but also highlighted my dedication to crafting an experience that resonates with players on multiple levels. The challenge of incorporating the unique course prompts into the game's design was met with a blend of ingenuity and technical prowess, resulting in a gameplay experience that not only entertains but also evokes a sense of camaraderie and evolving friendship between the characters - and by extension, the players themselves.

I am eager to engage in discussions, receive feedback, or explore opportunities for collaboration in the gaming industry.

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