Proseed - Global Game Jam 2023 Theme: Roots
"Proseed" is a 2D puzzle game where you control a seed as it proceeds through a dirt to its final destination at the surface to grow.
Game Page: https://globalgamejam.org/2023/games/proseed-9
Hello, the three of us are a group of close friends who all have a passion for video games with a hope of getting into game development; together we decided to partake in our first Global Game Jam and create our first ever game in just 3 days.
We implimented the theme of roots into our game through the use of a seeding, using its roots to push itself against walls to collect water to travel furthur and reach the exit, allowing it to grow into a cute plant girl.
While this has been a challange with none of us having ever made a video game, we utalised the skills we had prior to the project; Joseph having made simple games in Python and Java, Ella being a freelance artist, and Alex having made music in his spare time. Although this was our first attempt at making a game, combining our individual skills has allowed us to create a project that we are proud to have as a first of many games to come.
Warning: Can only be played with /untitled as the working directory.
Controls:
Arrow Keys: Moves the seedling
R: Resets the level
esc: Closes the game
Jam Site:
Jam year:
2023
Diversifiers:
No Shortcuts
An Image Is Worth 1,000 Words
New Friends Along the Way
Platforms:
MS Windows
Technology Notes:
Intellij IDEA
Clip Studio Paint Pro
Paint
Soundcloud
Freesound
SFXR.me
Gitlab
Trello
Installation Instructions:
Open /untitled as the working directory in a java IDE
Credits:
Lead Programmer - Joseph Darby
Lead Artist - Ella Petheram
Sound Designer - Alexander Tyler
Soundtrack supplied by Flat Cap Tiger and can be found here:
https://soundcloud.com/flat-cap-tiger/minimalism-take-2-re-mastered
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