Grapple Me Hearties

2-D platformer, adventure.(GDevelop 5, 2024)

This platformer was my first rapid prototype as a solo developer. it is a 2D platformer inspired by One Piece. You control the pirate (Luffy) to make it towards the end of the level by jumping and using your grapple to climb and swing to platforms. Collect as much coins as you can to increase your score and avoiding enemies that will make you lose coins.

What I did

Turned a basic platformer prototype into my own unique take on the genre
Created a grapple mechanic within the limitations of coding with GDevelop 5
Created pirate sprite sheets and a basic victory screen
Conducted a playtests and implemented changed based on feedback

What I learnt

How to use collisions and vectors to create a grapple mechanic that allows players to swing and pull themselves towards platforms
How to code and create a prototype with GDevelop 5
The importance of research and time management when using unfamiliar programs within short time contraints

Want to see my design process throughout the project? Checkout my blog that I updated weekly during the project.

My Game Dev Journal