U.M.I
U.M.I is a 2D side-scrolling game where players control Umi, an AI submarine tasked with cleaning the oceans after centuries of pollution have nearly destroyed marine life. Players navigate through 10 real-life deep ocean trenches, collecting trash to restore the ecosystem while managing limited battery life.
Development Specifications:
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Role: Solo Programmer
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Team: 4 developers
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Development time: 5 Months
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Engine: Unity
Key Responsibilities
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Implemented all in-game mechanics
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Developed the menu system
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Created the user interface (UI)
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Integrated audio and visual effects (VFX)
Collaboration
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Worked closely with two Level Designers who designed ten levels
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Collaborated with one Artist responsible for in-game assets, UI art, and marketing materials
Technical Challenges and Learning
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First-time experience with Unity, initially challenging but progressively improved
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Quickly adapted to implementing touch-based input systems for tablet gameplay
Project Management
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Followed a RACI chart for clear role definition:
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Responsible and Accountable for all game mechanics
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Consulted on level design
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Informed about art production
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Core Game Loop
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Control the player ship and shoot down the enemy ships and asteroids floating in space
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Avoid enemy fire
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Kill all the entities and advance to next wave.
Game Entities/Mechanics
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Player Character
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SWIPE on tablet screen to move Up, Down, RIght or Left
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Player Character
Player class
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Light Trash
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Collect these trash and clean the ocean
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Light Trash
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Heavy trash
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Collect them and use them to stop your movement
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Heavy Trash
Trash class
Trash class
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Underwater streams
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Use these stream to get to places that you normally cannot get to
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Underwater Stream
Current class