This segment of my blog would showcase the various entries that my groups have entered for contests like Unity Game Jam 2012, Game On - Master class, as well as Global Game Jam.
Now, on to the entries!
Global Game Jam 2014: Ploop!
Ploop! is a 2D puzzle game that my team, Team Fight for Five made as an entry for Global Game Jam 2014. This event actually gave us an opportunity to try out how our group dynamics work for our incoming CAPSTN/thesis.
Global Game Jam is a yearly event that lets people create a game based on a given theme within 48 hours. The theme for 2014's GGJ was a quote which had a complex meaning. We didn't win any awards for this but it was a very heartfelt experience. My team realized that we can work well together and each of us knows our strengths and weaknesses. It was really fun creating the various art assets like the different objects.
(Click me!) To download a copy of Ploop! and play :D
Note: You need click the exe file and you're good to go! This game can only be played in Windows PCs.
Here are some screenshots of the game Ploop!
Team Fight for Five consists of the following members:
Lorianne Halago = 2D artist
Cristjan Lazar = Programmer
Sheryl Lim = 2D artist and level designer
Anna Gelicia Navarro = Programmer
Erin Isobelle Yap = Sound designer and level designer
Game On-Master Class 2013: The Land of Dreams
(Click me!) To download The Land of Dreams and play!
Note: Just click on the exe file and you're ready to play! This game is applicable to Windows PCs.
Here are some screenshots of The Land Of Dreams:
Team HBLA consists of the following members:
Paul Arvin Andrada = Programmer and sound designer
Mark Antolin = Game designer and producer
Jamaica Balbin = Programmer and artist
Lorianne Halago = Artist
Sheryl Lim = Artist
Unity Game Jam 2012: Silhouettes
Silhouettes is 2D, on rail, side-scrolling game created by my team, Team BL-ED (BLack-rED). Silhouettes throws in more questions than answers as you progress through the game. Being primitive not only means the prehistoric era, it also means lack of complex knowledge. The game makes you rely on your instincts to acquire your necessities and avoid the unknown dangers to survive through the harsh world of silhouettes. It was really a fun experience to create the concept of this game as well as make the various designs for the characters and obstacles as well as create some of the level designs.
The theme for this game was PRIMITIVE LIFE. When we first heard that, we thought of something prehistoric. Eventually, it led to the topic of INSTINCT hence, this was born. We tried making it simple yet, mysterious and addictive. The only thing you can depend on would be your 5 senses.
Truth be told, we didn't really expect to win the contest but, we actually did! It took us nearly a week for the fact to sink in on us and we were really happy that people liked our game!
Note: Please download the web player first before playing the game itself. It's fast and easy!
Here are some screenshots of Silhouettes:
Team BL-ED consists of the following members:
Lorianne Halago = Artist and level designer
Dylius Jov Ouano = Programmer
Cherish Princess Socro = Artist and designer
Game On-Master Class 2012: Noypi Nota
Noypi Nota is a rhythm game that was inspired by a 3DS game called 'Rhythm Thief' as well as other rhythm games like 'DJ Max Technika' and 'Osu!'. The sophomores of our school (our batch) were required to participate in this competition in groups. It's another day for Team BL-ED to make another game. There was a catch when we entered Master Class: it should be based on a theme and it shouldn't exceed more than 5MB.
The theme for this category was Philippine Heroes. Truth be told, we had a hard time conceptualizing the game, at first. We had a lot of brilliant ideas in mind until someone mentioned "rhythm game". Since then, everyone started pouring in more ideas about it hence, creating this game.
Now, how was the game related to the theme?
"When you say hero, you don't have to die for your country, nor do a sacrificial deed.
Anyone can be a hero in their own way.
All you need is the push to start a change."
What we were trying to say is that when someone says hero, it doesn't have to be someone famous or you have to do something really big just for you to be called as such. Truth is, anyone can be a hero in the little good deeds that they do. We just need the initiative to do so.
We didn't really mind if ever we wouldn't win the contest but, we were again shocked that we got in the top 3 teams! When we got to the awarding ceremony, it was very overwhelming. We were with other students who competed as well as professionals. It was a wonderful experience, really.
It was such an honor to win the contest, too. All that hard work and constant headaches and breakdowns were really worth it. I'm very glad that I get to work with such wonderful people in my team and may we continue to do our best in achieving our dreams! It was a blast working with these people again and it was fun creating the various character designs and props and even voiced some of the characters!
Note: Please install the web player first for you to enjoy the game. It's fast and easy!
Here are some screenshots of Noypi Nota:
Team BL-ED consists of the following members:
Lorianne Halago = Artist
Dylius Jov Ouano = Programmer
Cherish Princess Socro = Artist
Erin Isobelle Yap = Sound designer
I believe that these games are milestones in my life when it comes to creating games. It's truly an honor to receive such awards and to represent our school in doing so. To those who participated in those contests, congratulations to us all because we did our best and we did a wonderful job! It's also an honor to have gained these experiences and camaraderie along the way.
Let's do our best next time, alright? Now, on to more adventure!
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