Tunnel Run (itch) (conorodonnell)

I'm a student, 1.5 years into a degree in Simulation and Game Development. I started not even knowing what a bool was. Now, for a programming final, this is the first fully scripted demo I've made without any assistance. I'm trying to get a full time job in game design, and most applications have "Experience with C++, C#, Lua, or other scripting language" required.  I wanted to use this to prove that.

Since the goal was to show what I'm capable of programming, I focused on putting in as wide a range of features as I could. I tried to 'make an animation' or 'script a graphical change' for every event; and I made sure that the timing of each transition aligned with any audio-clips or other animations.

If you're a developer (either indie or professional), please leave any feedback/tips/suggestions you have! My next project is to show what I'm capable of designing. I'm going to put in a couple different, basic systems (player growth system, economy system with monster loot and a store of consumables, monsters get stronger, ect.) and a few levels, so any thoughts on what would provide a good "general game design" portfolio piece would be especially helpful.

Cheers!

Assets Credits

Audio

SoundBits Free FX Collection

Sprites

All except the enemy alien were by Matt Walkden. He/they had some excellent packs you should check out, if interested!

Free Space Runner Pack

Alien Sprite Sheet

Font

JoyStix