Month: May 2024

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Dragon’s Watch

In “Dragon’s Watch,” players step into the role of an evil witch safeguarding a trove of riches alongside a loyal slave dragon. Utilizing physical reins connected to a dragon head, they wield control over the dragon’s fiery projectiles, repelling waves of intruders with fast-paced shooting and strategic charged attacks. With its retro medieval fantasy aesthetic, the game immerses players in the exhilarating experience of commanding a dragon within a fantastical realm. Catering to both casual and action-oriented gamers, “Dragon’s Watch” seamlessly blends challenging gameplay with immersive fantasy elements, appealing to those who relish the thrill of commanding powerful creatures and engaging in strategic shoot ’em up battles. Featuring escalating difficulty levels, formidable enemies, and a competitive leaderboard, the game ensures ongoing engagement as players defend their coveted treasures. Resembling a majestic medieval throne, the arcade machine is adorned with reins for control and dynamic screen animations. Paired with intuitive inputs and arcade-style audio, “Dragon’s Watch” offers an electrifying adventure for fantasy enthusiasts seeking action-packed, strategic gameplay.

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Team Sizzled Peasants:

  • Kornel Lewoniec
  • Runqing Liu
  • Yasser Azzam
  • Oleg Banketov
  • Love Kjellberg
  • Yirui Chen
  • Selin Araz
  • Wenshan Gao
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Demolition Drive

In Demolition Drive, players will take the control of remote control cars. These tiny weaponized agile toy cars will bring mayhem to the kitchen where they race. The kitchen itself also impacts the outcomes of the races. Players while fending off their opponents, need to survive the hazards as well, the angry vacuum cleaner which tries to suck in the toy cars, the hot stove and etc. players fight each other for either upgrades or to remove an opponent from the race. Multiplayer game and modifiers change the way a single track can be played.

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Team Drunk and Angry:

  • Mahmood Attar Zoghi
  • Andrei Moldovean
  • Simon Gustafsson Törnvall
  • Emile Sohier
  • Kerem Akin
  • Einar Dahlén Hansson
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Crabstep

Crabstep is an energetic rhythm game that immerses players in the lively world of dancing crabs. Set in a vibrant oceanic environment, crabs gather on tropical beaches to organize extravagant dance parties and compete in friendly battles. The game revolves around catching falling notes in sync with dynamic music, using wireless claw controllers and dancepads for precise timing and movement. Players can enjoy various modes including Versus, Coop, and Solo, each offering a unique gameplay experience. With combo chains and fever mode amplifying scores, players strive to showcase their dancing prowess. Four distinct crab characters, each with its own personality and sound, provide diverse gameplay options. Customization allows players to personalize their crabs with accessories, enhancing their individuality. The soundscape is rich with upbeat music spanning different genres from cheerful Samba to electrifying EDM. Crabstep fosters a playful and competitive atmosphere, promoting enjoyment and camaraderie among players. Dive into the world of Crabstep and unleash your inner dancer!

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Team Stable Staplers:

  • Tuva Ahlander
  • Andreas Persson
  • Caroline Martijn
  • Waseem Jaynullabdeen Pavitha
  • Katarina Durtova
  • Emelie Davidsson
  • Kate Čākure
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Checkout Showdown

In our five-member degree project, we aim to explore how to digitally emulating claymation using 3D animation and programming within the realm of 3D game development. Our project experimented with techniques for creating digital claymation assets and animations while investigating how gameplay mechanics can be adapted to complement and amplify the claymation visuals. We also aim to uncover methods to explore how gameplay mechanics can be adapted and optimized to complement and enhance the claymation visuals, ultimately delivering a cohesive and immersive gaming experience.

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Photo: Ulf Benjaminsson / ulfben.com

Thesis on DiVA:

Digital Emulation of Claymation for Video Games

Team Rolley Trolley

  • Pham Hoang An Le
  • Elnara Biekirova
  • Yijun Huang
  • To Nhi Hoang