Mr. Worm

Cinematic story game located underwated

My Approach

The majority of my previous game projects had been genre-specific, but I had a different vision for "Mr. Worm." I aimed to craft a cinematic game, a short story where two different lives intersect, highlighting the common thread of struggle that binds us all.
This project was about conveying a powerful narrative and a unique gaming experience that transcended conventional genre boundaries.

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Vision and Innovation

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We made a deliberate choice to place a significant portion of the gameplay underwater.
We also incorporated RPG elements, offering players various level options that would lead to different endings for the two main characters.
We needed a robust and reusable game-level manager, ensuring seamless transitions and an engaging, dynamic narrative that set our game apart.

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Resolving Complex Problems

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Set in an underwater world, one of the key challenges we tackled was the environment itself. Working in this unique setting had limited resources to learn from.
We carefully managed elements like floating dynamics, particle effects, and custom lighting, creating a dynamic underwater experience.
For example, as you descend, the lighting naturally reduces, giving way to a dark bluish hue in the farther depths.

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Identifying Unique Challenges

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Switching between underwater and boat scenes with various characters. It became apparent that certain elements weren't syncing properly during these transitions.
To address this, we developed a save system, storing essential data in a JSON format before each cinematic and reloading it after the scene concluded.

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User-Centric Design

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We paid special attention to the game's controls, which were inspired by the smooth and deliberate movements seen in modern RPGs.
Furthermore, in interactive areas of the game, we had uniform colours indicating to the end user that a mission is present here,

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Meeting User Needs

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To be an enjoyable experience, we introduced familiar characters from the underwater world, such as Patrick the starfish and playful references to Krabby Patties.
This touch of nostalgia allowed users to immerse themselves in a known and beloved environment.
It was about creating a sense of connection and delight for our players.

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