Escape From Candyland

Genre: 2D Platformer
Platform: PC (Windows)
Engine: ClickTeam Fusion
Software: Adobe Suite
Team: 5 people
Duration: November 2023 - January 2024

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Gameplay Video

Escape to Candyland is an epic adventure through the sugary world of Candyland as you, the Jester, escape its sweet but treacherous traps!
A thrilling platformer game where you must navigate through challenging levels filled with candy obstacles and hazards. Can you outsmart the gummy guards and find your way to freedom?
Run, jump, and climb your way through deliciously dangerous levels. Flip levers, drop barrels and jump on a crocodile along the way. Challenge yourself with increasingly difficult obstacles and puzzles. Enjoy vibrant graphics and catchy soundtracks that bring Candyland to life!

---Role(s) and responsibilities---
Game Development, Game Design, Narrative Design, Level Design, Game Art

Ideation and Playtesting: Collaborated with team members on theme and story development; took playtesting notes; contributed to building, playtesting, and iterating on all levels of the prototype.
Level and Game Design: Independently designed and developed level 6 of the prototype, incorporating mechanics, iterating based on playtesting feedback.
Art and Narrative implementation: Created art and UI assets using Adobe Photoshop; designed and implemented narrative, cut-scenes, and UI functionality, ensuring accessibility and thematic consistency.\

---Goals---

Collaborating with a team to create a functional and enjoyable 2D game in ClickTeam Fusion

---Challenges/Learnings---

Learning ClickTeam Fusion on the go
Collaborating across the team without a version control software - this meant a lot of conversation about allocation and scheduling to meet our deadlines and goals

Escape From Candyland

---Role(s) and responsibilities--- Game Development, Game Design, Narrative Design, Level Design, Game Art

Ideation and Playtesting: Collaborated with team members on theme and story development; took playtesting notes; contributed to building, playtesting, and iterating on all levels of the prototype.

Level and Game Design: Independently designed and developed level 6 of the prototype, incorporating mechanics, iterating based on playtesting feedback.

Art and Narrative implementation: Created art and UI assets using Adobe Photoshop; designed and implemented narrative, cut-scenes, and UI functionality, ensuring accessibility and thematic consistency.\

​ ---Goals---

Collaborating with a team to create a functional and enjoyable 2D game in ClickTeam Fusion

​​​​ ---Challenges/Learnings---

Learning ClickTeam Fusion on the go

Collaborating across the team without a version control software - this meant a lot of conversation about allocation and scheduling to meet our deadlines and goals

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---Role(s) and responsibilities---
Game Development, Game Design, Narrative Design, Level Design, Game Art

---Goals---

---Challenges/Learnings---