Games Development / Project 2

 

06.04.2023 - 27.04.2023 (Week 2 - Week 7)

Audrey Gracia Djohari / 0348120
Games Development
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor’s University
Project 2: Art Asset Development

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PROJECT 2: ART ASSET DEVELOPMENT

Instruction

Students will be given the task to produce the art asset for their games. This includes characters, environment, items, props, obstacles, power ups and HUD design. 

Color Palette

Fig 1.0: Color Palette

Monkey - Main Character

Monkey can walk, jump, climb and move certain objects in the map. Monkey should find a way to escape each level. To gain health, monkey needs to collect banana. He can also collect trash and use it to destroy enemies.

Fig 1.1: Monkey idle

Fig 1.2: Monkey Sprites (Walking & Jumping)

Enemy 1: Police & Zookeeper

Fig 1.3: Police Sprites

Fig 1.4: Zookeeper Sprites

Enemy 2: Birds

Fig 1.5: Bird 1 Sprites

Fig 1.6: Bird 2 Sprites

Fig 1.7: Bird 3 Sprites

Fig 1.8: Egg

Collectables

Fig 2.0: Collectable Items

Background - Level 1 (The Primate Exhibit)

Fig 2.1: Level 1 (The Primate Exhibit)

Background - Level 2 (The Aviary)

Fig 2.2: Level 2 (The Aviary)

Background - Level 3 (The City Escape)

Fig 2.3: Level 3 (The City Escape)

User Interface

Fig 3.0: Level 1 Instruction

Fig 3.1: Level 2 Instruction

Fig 3.2: Level 3 Instruction

Fig 3.3 & 3.4: Game Over & Level Successful Pop Up

Fig 3.5: Buttons

Fig 3.6: Menu (Level 1 Unlocked)

Fig 3.7: Menu (Level 1 & 2 Unlocked)

Fig 3.8: Menu (All Levels Unlocked)

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REFLECTION

Experience

Creating the game art assets and sprites for my project was a challenging yet rewarding experience. As I embarked on crafting the visuals, I spent countless hours meticulously designing the main character, a playful monkey, along with the formidable birds who would drop eggs as enemies. Additionally, I worked on creating zookeeper sprites to add an element of challenge. The process was undeniably time-consuming, requiring immense attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.

Observation

I observe that making the background setting needs substantial time. I designed three distinct background scenes—a primate exhibit, an aviary, and a bustling cityscape. Each scene demanded its own unique style and color and took significant effort to complete. I also had to think about the size and how it looks compared to the monkey and its jumping power. I found that set design also required so much thinking and measuring.

  

Findings

The creation of game art assets and sprites proved to be an arduous and time-intensive process. It required unwavering dedication, perseverance, and attention to detail. However, I discovered that the hard work paid off as I witnessed the characters and backgrounds come together, breathing life into the game. The experience highlighted the significance of art in enhancing the player's immersion and creating a visually captivating world.