Introduction
Technology is growing at a rapid pass, this leads to more complex game design in the gaming industry.
As consoles evolve games, get more and more realistic and thus lead to a gap in the platform gaming market.
However, this has opened a market for independent game designers.
They mostly focus on creating games for mobile devices that consists of basic graphic element designs,
this makes it more accessible for the old school gamer that from time to time enjoy just running through levels and trying to achieve a new high score.
Brief
Create a 2D side scrolling platform game. This includes creating a new game, with game goals and objectives,
character design for a hero character, 2 enemies characters, collectables, puzzles and a game environment.
Whit this a full character sprite sheet with 3 different states, run, jump, and idle. Ui elements such as Title Screen, Launch Screen and a working Menu Screen,
with a working HUD display during the gameplay.
The solution
Being a fan of platform scrolling games such as Sonic the Hedgehog,
Jazz Jack Rabbit and older 8-bit games, I wanted to create a game that is more based on having fun while solving small puzzles and having a giggle.
Introducing Pop Suey. The player plays as the hero Naiku, a young ninja in training under the guidance of general Chow. By making use of simple character designs from basic shapes and adding minimal detail, it gives the game a “oldschool” look.
The enemy characters of the game are based on pop idols and old television celebreties and characters.
Intended Audience
The game is for old-school platform gaming enthusiasts. This does not imply that it’s for older nostalgic players. The game is for all ages, and is more about having fun and kicking ass.
Character / Enemies Development
A hero's introduction
Naiku is a young ninja in training under the guidance of General Sweet and Sour Chow, in the ancient art of Pop Suey, a mystical form of martial arts. Naiku has to make his way through the levels and numerous obstacles collect, as many ninja rewards start as possible. Nuiku’s abilities consist of doing round the house foot to face style kicks, parkour jumps over gaps and onto platforms. With his feather, waight running skills it is easy for him to sneak up on enemies.
Idle State
Run State
Jump State
Enemies & Obstacles
Pop Paris
Moon Walk Jackson
B.A Baracus
Hover Platform
Spikes
Hover Spikes
Wrecking Ball
Enviroment Development
foreground buildings
background
