Space Lab Explorer

Space Lab Explorer

A 2D platformer of an astronaut who have to navigate a series of space labs avoiding the danger of chemicals, and collecting keys to pass through closed doors. 

The game is built as part of an online course titled "Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer" by Michigan State University 

Changes include: 

• UI: 
  • Add instructions and credit information to main menu
  • Add Controller information in first level 
    • Keyboard key sprite has been added to tile map and used as background details 
    • Credit to those Awesome Guys @ https://thoseawesomeguys.com/prompts/ 
• Music: 
  • Change background music to more relax music to encourage exploration. 
  • Credit to Darite @ https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1067449 
• Level Design:
  • Used less hostile design to encourage exploration. 
  • Create three different level with clear progression to convey the game mechanic and the idea of the game:
  • Level 1:
    • Teaches player basic control
    • Basic key and door connection 
    • Make player understand how to win 
  • Level 2: 
    • Introduce moving platform 
    • Create more lava to allow player to experience check point and death 
  • Level 3
    • Introduce the idea of a maze as part of expected game mechanic 
    • Zoom in camera to 
      • Establish connection to the avatar 
      • Make it harder to navigate the puzzle 
      • Create a feeling of narrow space
      • Encouraging player to take risk to explore 

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