TopFest.

TOPFest was a fun prototype built for my CS Game Design class. We were asked to create a small prototype based on a gameplay design we enjoyed, and I chose Kuru Kuru Kururin.

The inspiration: the map as an obstacle

I enjoyed how a simple movement mechanic could create a puzzle by making the map itself the obstacle. I wanted to explore that idea through my own prototype.

The challenge: learning Unity

The biggest challenge was learning how Unity works while diving headfirst into the game design process. Through trial and error, along with plenty of YouTube tutorials, I was able to build something I was excited about.

What I learned

Building TOPFest gave me hands-on experience with Unity and C#, and helped me learn how to turn a gameplay idea into a prototype.

Skills

• Unity
• C#

Early design notes

My initial checklist covered map boundaries, the finish, arrow-key movement, continuous rotation, and player artwork.