Lab Bat
(2021)Roles: Game and Level Designer
Lab Bat is a Flash Game inspired puzzle platformer developed over a three-day game jam, inspired by a World War II story where bats were trained to drop bombs. In this game, the protagonist, a bat who originally could not fly, navigates a facility filled with hazards to deliver a bomb to its destination in exchange for flight.
- Designed and programmed the puzzles, from the bomb, platform, acid,
- Designed the bat's moveset and the traps encountered throughout the game.
- Helped develop the story scenario.
- Designed and implemented the UI including the intro animation.
- Contributed to the pixel art.
Things I Learned
- Grasped the basics of working with sprites, from animation to implementation within the game environment.
- Developed a workflow for animating characters and objects, enhancing the visual storytelling of the game.
- Learnt the intricacies of environmental design and how to use the game space to guide player learning.
- Gained experience in UI design, focusing on smooth transitions.
Screenshots
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Highlight of the Project
Within "Lab Bat", the fifth level stands out as my personal best. It's where the game starts to challenge the player's problem-solving skills. The setup involves placing the crate onto a moving platform, followed by the bomb. Most players instinctively cling to the bomb due to this order, only to find that the crate then obstructs the intended path. I found that the realization that they need to hold onto the crate instead was a satifying moment from watching people play.
Team Credits
I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team. Special thanks to:
- Daniel Grammar - Music
- Evan Powers - Art
- James Espericueta - Programming