Top Top Hat Hat
Date: 2023
Engine: Unity
Genre: Action Rogue-Like
“Top Top Hat Hat” is a 3D action roguelike in which players have to traverse various levels and defeat different enemies. They have the option of using a combination of melee attacks and a dash to dodge enemy attacks, reposition themselves and save themselves from dangerous situations. The theme of the game jam was “Give and Take”, which we implemented in our progression mechanics. The name and the excessive use of cylinders comes from a modifier of the jam that requires the creative use of top hats.
At the end of each level, the player receives a selection of different modifications for the next level and the rest of the game. They have to choose between two advantages and three disadvantages. The names of the items are thrown together by a random name generator, and the effects are also randomly selected from a pool of possible effects. This makes every game run unique.
In our Game Jam team, I took on the role of lead programmer and was supported by two other team members. Specifically, I made sure that the game worked as a whole and was playable from start to finish. I also implemented the character’s functionalities, including the movement, attacks, dash, the ability to cause and take damage, and so on. I also developed the behavior of the enemies.
During this jam, I gained new insights, especially in dealing with my role. In the end, it was my responsibility to keep the game technically consistent and to link the individual systems together. Overall, I was also the contact person for all team members for technical questions.
Link: Itch.IO (Download for Windows)