Owlet Venture
Owlet Venture is a 2D sidescroller created in Unreal using the PaperZD plugin. It uses platforming mechanics alongside physics-based puzzles to create a short, but fun adventure!
The goal was to create a short, pick-up-and-play project with good tutorialization and learn how to create 2D games!
NO ASSETS / SOUNDS ARE MINE.
The TDD for this project included an overview of all aspects of the game, from mechanics like the player's movement, jumping and throwing, to the differing camera angles and perspectives. These included diagrams created by me that utilised the assets from Itch.io and references to industry games.
PROJECT BRIEF
DESIGN
Developing the game began with the character and its movement, since a platformer relies heavily on the player's movement. Ensuring this felt perfect and not too 'floaty' was a goal of mine.
The puzzles, including the buttons and rock, took the majority of the development process as it focused on the physics, which wasn't an easy feat. Numerous playtests were done during the development period to free the game of bugs and hindrances.
Although being three levels (as this module required 2 games to be made), I tried to add a new mechanic every level to keep it fresh.
DEVELOPMENT
[ A 2D GAME ]
Below is an exported PDF of the TDD!
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