DynaMaze

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Overview

This is a thrilling puzzle game where players embark on a dynamic maze adventure while mastering the art of balance. Maneuvering through a maze that continually changes its layout, players must navigate pathways while keeping their character collecting the points.

Genre

Puzzle, Maze Runner, Balance Simulator

Unique Features and Mechanics

1. Dynamic Maze Generation
   • Experience an ever-changing maze environment that offers endless challenges and surprises with each playthrough.
2. Precise Balance Control
   • Utilize precise mouse control to keep your character balanced and prevent them from tipping over or falling off the maze pathways.

Key Selling Points

• Dynamic Gameplay
  • DynaMaze offers a dynamic and unpredictable gameplay experience, ensuring that each playthrough is unique and engaging.

• Replay Value
  • Endless maze variations provide high replay value, offering players countless opportunities to test their skills and improve their performance.

• Accessibility
  • Easy-to-learn controls make the game accessible to players of all skill levels.

Story:

DynaMaze takes place in a futuristic world where advanced technology has given rise to a series of intricate and ever-changing mazes known as the DynaMazes. These mazes are renowned for their complexity and unpredictability, attracting adventurers from far and wide seeking fame and fortune.

In this world, a renowned maze architect named Professor Dynamo has created the ultimate challenge: a series of DynaMazes that continually shift and evolve, presenting a formidable test of skill and agility. Players take on the role of intrepid explorers determined to conquer these mazes and uncover the secrets hidden within.

Controls:

• Use your mouse cursor to balance the ball.
• Press the 1 Key to restart or reset the mase.

Platforms:

• Available on (Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.).

• Need to download Touchplayer to play the game on PC.

Trailer:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E65DaFTMSUI

Tools and Platforms:

I used Touchdesigner to develop this game. Artlist.io generative tool helped me create the game's background music and sound effects. No premade or prefab is used.

I used Premiere Pro to edit my game trailer and Photoshop to create the Logo, I was planning to use the Logo on the Itch.io webpage headshot of my game.

For the gameplay mode, since Touchdesigner doesn’t have the web-based export option, I tried to use a Web server to connect the game but I failed, so finally this alternative game play mode is to download the touchplayer, which might cause some file miss.

Developer:

Yanwen (Remi) Chen

• Visualization Grad student

• Graduate Assistant Research in the LIVE Lab research team

• Research Interests: Human-Centered AI, Robotics, Game-based Learning, Educational Video Games, Interaction Design.

• Game Jam and Hackathon passionate competitor, self-motivation learner.

Contact:

https://linkedin.com/in/yanwen-c

yanwenc@tamu.edu 

https://twitter.com/RKAG2022

www.youtube.com/@rkag2022