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Description:

3D


Environments - Blender / Unity

The game features 60 different levels across 6 unique areas. Each level presents the player with a unique puzzle - a sort of obstacle course - they must use logic, observation and reflexes to complete.

Levels were developed using a combination of models made in Blender, 3D grounds/colliders created in Unity, and background illustrations/additional environment visuals/particle effects created in Photoshop & Illustrator.

iOS / Android / PC (upcoming)

Neon Diver is a game that celebrates my love of deep waters, the last person on earth narrative, cross-section art and puzzle games.

3D • 2D • UI

Programs used:

Blender (modeling, rigging, animation), Unity, Photoshop, Illustrator

Neon Diver

Organic Area - the first area of the game, many core mechanics and entity types are first encountered here to gradually introduce players to the gameplay concepts.

Organic Area - the first area of the game, many core mechanics and entity types are first encountered here to gradually introduce players to the gameplay concepts.

Magma Area - this level features a side quest where the player can help reunite the giant mother octopus with her missing baby.

Magma Area - this level features a side quest where the player can help reunite the giant mother octopus with her missing baby.

Desert Area - I was a huge fan of Star Wars growing up and I loved the way George Lucas made each world unique and instantly recognizable at a glance. I wanted to channel this approach in my world building across the six different game areas.

Desert Area - I was a huge fan of Star Wars growing up and I loved the way George Lucas made each world unique and instantly recognizable at a glance. I wanted to channel this approach in my world building across the six different game areas.

Ice Area - levels are completed when the player pilots their ship to the goal tower, triggering a blast wave which destroys all enemy elements on the level, returning it to an untouched, natural state.

Ice Area - levels are completed when the player pilots their ship to the goal tower, triggering a blast wave which destroys all enemy elements on the level, returning it to an untouched, natural state.

Render-X Area - The final area of the game, Render-X Corporate Headquarters is a cold, inorganic place where the secrets of the fall of civilization are revealed.

Render-X Area - The final area of the game, Render-X Corporate Headquarters is a cold, inorganic place where the secrets of the fall of civilization are revealed.

Jungle Area - I am fascinated with cross-section illustrations and how they offer the viewer a clear view of its inner workings. This level features a water lock system as a component of the design.

Jungle Area - I am fascinated with cross-section illustrations and how they offer the viewer a clear view of its inner workings. This level features a water lock system as a component of the design.

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Game Entities - Blender

All characters, vehicles and enemies were modeled, rigged and animated in Blender then imported into Unity for integration.

While the main character - the Neon Diver - appears quite small in-game, it was still important that each of the 43 total diver animated states transition seamlessly into each other to ensure a smooth visual experience.

We also created blend trees between the default “healthy” animation set and an “injured” variant set so we could represent the diver in an injured state if they sustained damage.

2D


Concept Art - Illustrator / Photoshop

The concept of Neon Diver grew out of my fascination with deep waters and what could be hiding in the darkness below. Initially the vision for Neon Diver was more horror-based but as I explored turning the idea into a game, it became clear that shifting towards exploration and puzzle-based gameplay was the way to go.

The first illustration attempts to capture the mood and basic game elements the game could contain. In this early stage, we thought we were making a 2D vector-art style game.

The first illustration attempts to capture the mood and basic game elements the game could contain. In this early stage, we thought we were making a 2D vector-art style game.

The second illustration features more detailed character designs and evolving mechanics. This sketch also includes the 45-degree wall design strategy used in the final game.

The second illustration features more detailed character designs and evolving mechanics. This sketch also includes the 45-degree wall design strategy used in the final game.