Games Prototyping

This unit is designed to expose students to a variety of industry-standard game development environments and development techniques. Through this unit, students can expect to form an appreciation and basic working knowledge of a number of different platforms used in contemporary games development. The studio environment will facilitate considerable peer interaction, in particular in the critique of game designs and the development of game prototypes. The unit provide relevant skills and knowledge that prepare students for game development projects in the third year studio project/s (FIT3039/FIT3040) and across all subsequent units.

Past game prototypes

Game prototypes created by students in the past years. Click on the projects below to view or download the game prototypes.

Knight City

[K]night City

The retired valiant knight, Sir William embarks on an unexpected adventure in the modern city of Old York. Join Sir William as he navigates the city, uncovering the depths of the Killer Serpents' crimes and the mystery behind his unexpected transportation, all while satisfying his unique quest for spirits and swords.
Cube Shader

Cube Shader

Cube Shader is a local 2v2 game. In the game, you and three other partners will play as an alien called Cuber and split into two teams to compete in a competition called Cube Shader. You and your buddies can use color bombs and color cubes to dye more areas with your team color and win the game.
Navigator

Navigator

This game features a text-based RPG overworld reminiscent of ZORK and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (the game), coupled with platforming segments as Jessica hacks into Velware Corp’s security systems.
Bounce Bounce Jonathan

Bounce bounce Jonathan

Race your friends through physics-based obstacle courses that morph from a lovely midday stroll, to a sprint through a dog park covered in peanut butter, as you ruin it all with your ill-informed changes.
Cosy Cauldron

The Cosy Cauldron

Enjoy learning how to make coffee in this fantasy world. You will need to interpret what customers tell you in order to get their coffee perfect! Learn the different coffee types and see all the cute pixel art animations that bring life to this fantasy coffee shop.
Cook to conquer

Cook to conquer

Jump into the chaotic world of running a magical food truck. Serve fantasy creatures, from brutish ogres to a crew of gnomes in trench coats. Utilise every tool and ingredient at your disposal, to create the most delectable, magical meals. However, be careful! Make sure to keep the kitchen in top condition, lest you and the truck mascot Gregory get into trouble!

Student's game analysis

As part of the assessment, students will analyse an existing published game that is relevant to the prototype they developed for their assignment 1. Check out the video analysis created by William Lautama, one of our past students and the programmer of [K]night City.