Panda Dash Casual Game
The Process
Embark on a thrilling adventure with Panda Dash, the exciting new platform game where bravery and quick reflexes are your best allies! Join our lovable panda protagonist as they race through lush forests and treacherous landscapes, collecting adorable baby pandas while dodging the relentless pursuit of a fierce tiger and the scorching breath of a dragon.
Research
Narrative writing
Game flow
Play flow
Sprites/ game assets
Scripting
Timeline
4 Weeks
My Role
Design ,UX/ UI
Beware: A single misstep could lead to a tiger’s deadly pounce
or a dragon's fiery blaze, ending your quest abruptly.
The Game flow
I mapped out the sequence of events and experiences players will encounter as they progress through the game. It involves guiding players through challenges, maintaining engagement, and ensuring a cohesive experience from start to finish.
The Design ops
The idea was to create an engaging and thrilling platform game where the player controls a panda on a mission to collect baby pandas while avoiding dangerous obstacles like a relentless tiger and a fire-breathing dragon.
I developed multiple poses and actions for the panda, including running, jumping, and collecting baby pandas. For the tiger and dragon, I illustrated dynamic animations to reflect their threatening nature.
Additionally, I designed and illustrated the game’s environments, from lush forests to treacherous terrains, ensuring each level was visually captivating. I also created the user interface elements, such as health bars and life counters, to maintain a cohesive visual style throughout the game.
With the narrative and visual elements in place, I transitioned to Unity scripting. Implementing the core gameplay mechanics was my first priority. The health points system was scripted to allow health replenishment through bamboo collection, and a life system was implemented, where the player starts with three lives and must restart the game once they are depleted.
Throughout the development process, I adopted a design thinking approach, constantly iterating on the game’s mechanics, narrative, and visuals. I tested and reworked elements based on feedback, ensuring that the game’s design was cohesive and the player experience was immersive.
I crafted a captivating story arc, complete with detailed backstories for the main characters: our brave panda protagonist, the adorable baby pandas, the fierce tiger, and the fearsome dragon.
Once the narrative was set, I moved on to designing the visual elements of the game. I started with detailed character designs, giving each character a distinctive and appealing look. The panda protagonist needed to be endearing yet brave, the baby pandas irresistibly cute, and the tiger and dragon suitably menacing.
The Sprites
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