You're a Zombie Hurdler. You found yourself at the track - laced up and ready to run - when the Zombie Apocalypse broke out. Sadly it's been a while since you ate and you need to find sustenance before you fall apart.
Your goal is to catch the non-existent humans that I didn't have time to implement, all while jumping over obstacles.
Controls: Space - Jump Esc - Exit
The making of: Being a 3D artist I don't really know how to program. This was my first attempt at making a game in C#. Everything you see here was made in the 48+ hours of the game jam.
I approached this as a learning experience, teaching myself how to program. I had to use a tutorial to get started, but quickly ditched most of that code and built new systems from scratch.
Additional programming provided by Kimberly Koenig, who helped immensely when I would inevitably get stuck or program myself into a corner. I couldn't have done it without her.
This was a fantastic journey, and I may even continue to work on it as I still see some potential in this idea - I would love to make the hurdles procedural at the very least.
As a nearly first programming experience, you did a good job. The game is pretty fun to play, as well as the idea is original. Considering that you are a 3D artist, I would have liked a real zombie 3D model ;D But still a good game!
I'm more of an environment artist and not a character artist. Also was going for a more minimal style and wanted to focus on the code since I already know how to make models :) Thanks for the feedback!
It's a funny idea, but desperately needed animation to top off the humor of it. I might also suggest adding more gravity to make the controls feel less floaty, and a variable jump force decided by the press duration. Nice job!
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Biruts30 Aug 2015, 11:21
Very nice project guys, i really love it, please check our game too and if you liked it give us a vote. Look for Road to hell and enjoy.
Hehe, cool :) Nice work for a first game programming experience in particular. I like the idea, and the way the bits fall off the zombie is funny - works well as a visual health meter ;) Quite a bit of potential there if you got all those bits and pieces you wanted in!
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would loved to see the guy animated :s